Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 443

Sean's mind was in turmoil, her soft confession of "I like you" echoing over and over in his head.

He could feel his cheeks burning, the flush spreading all the way to his ears as his eyes darted around the room, unsure where to look.

Nervously, his small hands twisted the sheets, while his heart pounded wildly out of control.

Did Claire... fall for him at first sight?

It must be, he thought. Why else would she propose to him?

Claire, watching Sean's bashful expression, couldn't help but burst out laughing. He looked absolutely adorable-so different from the composed, reserved man she'd known in her previous life.

Still giggling, she reached out and gently poked his cheek with her finger.

Sean's blush deepened to a near-crimson, and for a moment, he looked so

flustered he didn't seem to know what to do with himself.

Suddenly, he sprang up from the bed. The abrupt movement startled Claire, who blinked in confusion.

wrong?" she asked, tilting her

redder as he mumbled, "I... I'm going to get you something to

of the room, practically tripping over his

hasty retreat, Claire couldn't

was kiss him and tease him a little. She'd half-expected the same

lips curled in an affectionate smile. The younger

landing, leaning

as a

her figure elegant and alluring. She

and frowned. Since when

seen this

seen

that sullen

her home?

Sean was usually so cold and

o five-year-old girl

her eyes, the woman sauntered toward Claire, her