Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 444

Usually, whenever Sean was at home, she barely stepped out of her room, doing her best to avoid running into him.

This time, she only ventured out because she'd seen Sean leave earlier; it was the only time she felt safe enough.

She never expected to run into Claire instead.

Claire's eyes instantly went cold, narrowing with suspicion as she watched Yvonne approach.

Noticing the caution in Claire's gaze, Yvonne cursed inwardly: Typical-Sean's little friends are just as insufferable as he is.

Masking her distaste, Yvonne reached out with a manicured hand, her nails painted a glossy red, and tried to pat Claire's head. Her voice dripped with sickly sweetness. "Well, aren't you just adorable? Whose little girl are you? Are you Sean's friend?"

Claire recoiled, ducking away so Yvonne's hand caught nothing but air.

Yvonne's eyes flashed with sudden anger.

Brat. Doesn't know her place.

As Yvonne studied Claire, her gaze fell on the pendant hanging around the girl's neck.

Wait a second. That pendant looks exactly like the one Sean always wears.

No-this *is* Sean's pendant.

anyone so much as touch it. Now, here it was, dangling from this little

malicious smile crept

Sean actually cares about this kid-cares enough to

girl-if she were

was untouchable. But if she went after someone he cared about, maybe that would

Claire, lifting her up and dragging

were no cameras in the house. If anyone asked, she could

sharp-she realized

Yvonne, was just as vicious as she'd

Claire without a second

this

trying to

hands shot out, clutching

top of her lungs, "Sean!

cry echoed through the

when he heard her scream. His heart skipped a beat, and he sprinted

up, he saw Yvonne trying to throw Claire

with barely-contained rage. Yvonne nearly collapsed when

"S-Sean? You're home?"