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.

was selfish, but she couldn't help it. Claire was her daughter-her

fate's way of rewarding her for yearning so deeply

daughter-by bringing someone as wonderful

savoring the sweet, delicate scent

had wanted nothing more than

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

darling girl be so

would always

honey. You said you were still

Claire picked up her spoon, but suddenly

are

still at

new VR headset doesn't have a spokesperson yet, so your father and brother

VR headset had taken the world by

fighting for a chance to be the face of Vesperia's

endorsement would

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

both been so busy lately they barely

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

"There is."

some up for me? I want

she'd always worried