Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 442

He never would've imagined it-Sean, usually so cold and quiet, had only met his sister once, and was already trying to steal her away?

There was no way he'd agree to this marriage!

"My sister doesn't care about your things. Claire, give it back to him. If you like it, I'll buy you a new one-"

Before Orion could finish, Claire cut him off.

She blinked her wide, innocent eyes. "But I like it, big brother."

Orion's heart shattered all over again.

Claire, I'm your big brother-the one you love most. Are you really going to leave me for Sean Foster, that walking icicle?

Sean ignored Orion's look of envy and resentment. He took Claire's small hand in his own. "Come on. Let's go to my place."

Claire's eyes sparkled with excitement.

She'd always been curious about Sean's home. In her previous life, she never got the chance to visit. Now, finally, the opportunity was here-how could she possibly pass it up?

Maybe she'd even get to see Sean's grandmother and Grace. She missed them so much.

"Yes, let's!" Claire agreed eagerly. "Can we go right now?"

York frowned. "Honestly, I don't get it. There's actually a girl who likes Sean?"

shrugged. "What's so strange about that? That girl from the

Chase? Please. Sean can't stand her. She's

being this gentle with Claire, I think she'd

"If she dares lay a

The Foster Family.

the

palace, set behind sweeping lawns that glowed green in the afternoon

marble façade gleamed with a

awe, unable to keep the wonder

wealthy as the Tempests, she

pounding with excitement, she let

they crossed the threshold, Claire's eyes darted

Sean's grandmother and

of those familiar, comforting

only people in the vast entry hall were a few uniformed staff, moving quietly

her curiosity, Claire asked, "Sean,

"Grandmother's at the old

help feeling a pang of disappointment. So his grandmother

her

all.

her mood. He squeezed her hand gently.

Claire replied quickly, pushing her disappointment aside and

my room," Sean said, leading her up the grand staircase to the