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

way of rewarding her for

daughter-by bringing someone as wonderful

the sweet, delicate scent on

of milk and innocence, and Mrs. Tempest had wanted nothing more than to hold her close and never let

scent was gone, replaced by a subtle, floral sweetness that was just as

how could her darling girl be so perfect, so clever, so

grown-up Claire became, she would always be

honey. You said you were

Claire picked up

are Dad and

at

spokesperson yet, so your father and brother are discussing

of the VR headset had taken the world by

in the country was fighting for a chance to be the face of Vesperia's newest

would mean instant

"Dad and Henry haven't eaten

they've both been so busy lately they

to May. "May, is there any of that

"There is."

up for me? I want to bring dinner to my dad and

dife, she'd always worried about Ethan skipping