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.

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

was fate's way of rewarding

bringing someone as wonderful as Claire

the sweet, delicate scent on

was little, she'd smelled of milk and innocence, and Mrs. Tempest had wanted nothing

gone, replaced by a

could her darling girl be so perfect, so

became, she would always be her

honey. You said you

the table. Claire picked up

where are Dad

still at the office.

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of the VR headset had taken

in the country was fighting for a chance to be the

endorsement would mean instant

thoughtfully. "Dad and Henry haven't eaten yet, have

lately

her lips together, then turned to May. "May, is there any

"There is."

some up for me? I

her last dife, she'd always worried about Ethan skipping