Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 446

Orion ignored her completely.

She actually had the nerve to ask what was wrong with him-what a little traitor. Ever since Sean showed up, she'd tossed her own brother aside without a second thought.

Honestly, what did she even see in that ice-cold Sean?

Or was it that Claire just liked those aloof, hard-to-read types?

Well, if that's what she wanted, then Orion could play that game too.

He sat there, sulking, waiting for Claire to come and coax him.

But no matter how long he waited, she didn't say a word.

Eventually, curiosity got the better of him. He turned his head-and there she

was, staring up at him with those big, sparkling eyes.

She looked so earnest as she asked in a soft voice, "Are you jealous, big brother? Because I went home with Sean?"

Orion's cheeks turned scarlet in an instant.

"W-who says I'm jealous?"

"You're really not?"

"Of course not!" he huffed, arms crossed and refusing to admit anything.

her eyes crinkling with amusement. "I knew you were

and sincere. "Don't worry. In my heart, you'll always be my one and only brother. No one could ever take your

wasn't a brother

cared for the

if his heart was bubbling with happiness. That simple phrase "my only brother"-was enough to sweep

snorted and stuck out

to his feet and made a beeline upstairs, grinning

moment he reached his room, he dove onto his bed, rolling around with pure, unfiltered

little sister really did love her big

Zachary, or Sean could ever steal her away from

make sure

out just how amazing Claire was.

was a

his

to her like

only downside of having such a brilliant little sister was that he couldn't

to keep an eye on

and anxiety, his thoughts

the door creaked open and Claire

big brother-are you

and the aroma hit him instantly: a simple, fragrant noodle soup, topped with fresh green onions and a drizzle

mad anymore, okay?" she

made this just for

but she'd stood on a chair, leaned