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.

it jealously, never letting anyone so much as touch it. Now, here

smile

actually cares about this kid-cares enough to give her something he

girl-if she were hurt,

But if she went after someone he cared

and dragging her toward the staircase

If anyone asked, she could just say the little girl fell

Claire was sharp-she realized Yvonne's

as vicious as she'd

time they met before, she'd beaten Claire without a

in this

trying to

shot out, clutching Yvonne's

her lungs, "Sean!

echoed through the

in the kitchen making fresh juice for Claire, froze when he heard her scream. His heart skipped a beat, and he

Yvonne trying to throw Claire over the upstairs

regret it." His voice trembled with

"S-Sean? You're home?"