Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 468

Facing Sean's fathomless gaze, Lucas found himself at a complete loss for words. He couldn't even manage a single protest-before he knew it, he was nodding in agreement, almost involuntarily.

Sean's lips curled, as if he were smiling, but if you looked closely, his face remained as cold and expressionless as ever.

He tossed the knife at Lucas's feet. "You do it."

Lucas's hands shook as he picked up the knife. He glanced at Yvonne, torn with

guilt, but fear kept him rooted in place.

Yvonne's face twisted with terror. "No, you can't do this to me! You're my husband!"

Lucas looked utterly miserable, his voice trembling. "Honey, I don't want to either, but if I don't do as Sean says..."

If he dared to disobey, Sean-his own son-wouldn't hesitate to castrate him. It wouldn't be the first time, either.

The last time had been the night he brought Yvonne home, just after his wife had passed. Sean had shoved Yvonne down the stairs, causing her to lose their baby, and then, while Lucas slept, the boy had sliced him. The doctors managed to repair the damage, but he was never the same man again.

Sean had been only five at the time. Now, at ten, his cruelty was only more terrifying.

"Sweetheart, losing your tongue is better than losing your life. But if you refuse, you won't just lose your voice-you'll lose everything."

should call the police. Right now. We're adults—are we really going to let a ten-year-old control us?

rising. "Once we've got him, we'll have him committed. He'll spend the rest of his life in

faltered, indecision written

let out a

you

his pocket and pulled out a

mention? I left the gas on. The whole house is filled with

well, why don't

Yvonne's eyes

"You're insane!" Yvonne screamed.

he might pass out from fear. "Sean, don't! Don't do anything rash—I'll do it! I'll do it right

entire place. None of

with a son like Sean? He was more terrifying than the devil himself. Sometimes Lucas wondered if

save his own skin, Lucas pinned

this on yourself. Why did you have to meddle with

бал?

bullied Claire,

is going to crush us. It won't be

for what