Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 450

Now, Claire looked even more like a porcelain doll.

"Come here, you two! Look how adorable our Claire is!" Mrs. Tempest called out.

Mr. Tempest and Orion hurried into the bedroom. The moment they saw Claire, their eyes practically sparkled with delight.

Mr. Tempest beamed. "That's my daughter! Beautiful as ever."

Orion nodded enthusiastically. "No doubt about it-my little sister is the cutest."

Father and son began showering Claire with compliments, and soon they were rummaging through the closet to find her the perfect dress.

Mr. Tempest held up a white princess dress.

Orion grabbed a pink one.

"Claire, sweetheart, try Daddy's dress on," Mr. Tempest urged.

"Claire, mine is much prettier," Orion insisted, holding the pink dress closer.

Neither was willing to back down, and Claire couldn't help but feel both overwhelmed and touched by their attention.

In the end, she put on the pink dress Orion had chosen, but to keep the peace, she let her dear dad pick a white cardigan to wear over it.

She thought that would finally settle things.

But no sooner had she finished changing than the two started debating again— this time over whether she should wear pink or white princess shoes.

Claire pressed her palm to her forehead in exasperation.

was doted on when she was little? Did Nathan and Ethan ever fuss

say a father's love is steadfast and unwavering. Sometimes, it felt almost too much to

a long sigh, Claire slipped on one pink shoe and one white one, hoping to satisfy

grinned and gave her a big thumbs up. "See? My daughter is a genius! Not only is she smart,

and planted a big kiss on her chubby cheek. "My little

in the world.

Claire: (~_~)

Okay, enough already.

to worry

over Claire, completely shameless and without the slightest hint

dressed up, Mr. Tempest scooped her into his

to head to

can't come shopping for dresses with you. But

I'll be there for your birthday tomorrow. I promise I

face in her tiny hands. "Don't worry, Daddy Go to work-Mom and

me company."

added earnestly, "I'll

always so thoughtful." He kissed her on the cheek before

over to

care of Claire for me,

Mrs.

Tempest left, Mrs. Tempest and Orion took

packed with dresses in

could hardly choose they loved everything they

seemed right for Claire, they wanted to

one by one, and every time she stepped out, Mrs. Tempest and