Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 503

Maybe that was why Adah had come this time-to make sure May stayed by her side.

After all, there was no one else in the world who understood what May meant to her better than Adah herself.

At long last, Adah had done something that truly made her proud.

She let go of May and smiled. "May, do you know how to make dumpling soup? I'm still hungry after that bowl of noodles."

May nodded enthusiastically. "Of course, Miss. Give me a moment, I'll make some right away."

With a cheerful little skip, May disappeared into the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Claire headed for the front door, but when she stepped outside, she realized Adah was already gone.

She stood there for a moment, bewildered and lost in thought.

Mrs. Tempest came up behind her and laid a gentle hand on Claire's shoulder.

"Claire, May was sent here by your birth mother. She said May is kind and attentive, and wants her to stay to take care of you. I think you'll like her."

Mrs. Tempest paused, hesitating for a moment before continuing, "I know I used to hold some resentment toward your birth mother. But after all these years, she's changed a lot. Claire, if you ever..."

Before she could finish, Claire suddenly turned and threw her arms around her. "Mom, I don't want that. To me, you're my only mother. You always have been.” Tears pricked Mrs. Tempest's eyes, her heart almost overwhelmed with emotion. She had always feared that Adah would try to take Claire away from her. The thought haunted her-what if Claire chose to leave?

Hearing Claire's words now, she felt more comforted than she could possibly express.

knew it was selfish, but she couldn't help it. Claire was her daughter-her precious girl, always and forever.

was fate's way of rewarding her for yearning

bringing someone as wonderful

a deep breath, savoring the sweet, delicate scent on her daughter's

smelled of milk and innocence, and Mrs. Tempest had wanted nothing more than to hold

scent was gone, replaced by a

her darling girl be

grown-up Claire became, she would always be

honey. You said

to the table. Claire

where are

still at

spokesperson yet,

of the VR headset had taken the world by

country was fighting for a chance to be

the endorsement would mean

Henry

both been so busy lately they barely have time

then turned to May. "May, is there any of that dumpling

"There is."

up for me? I

last dife, she'd always worried about Ethan