Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 519

She'd really done it become the ultimate fan. Not only had Mandy managed to get into the same university as Claire, she'd even joined Claire's research group, and now, by some miracle, she was a guest at Claire's wedding.

To Mandy, Claire was nothing short of a guiding star.

Before Claire came into her life, Mandy had been just an unremarkable girl, drifting through the days without much direction. But the moment she first saw Claire on TV, everything changed; it was as if something inside her had suddenly clicked into place.

The fog that had clouded her future simply vanished, revealing a path that was clear and bright.

Her eyes curved with joy as she smiled. "Congratulations, Claire. Wishing you all the happiness in the world."

Claire reached out and gently stroked Mandy's cheek.

How wonderful, she thought. In this lifetime, Mandy's life was peaceful; she'd never again be hurt because of Claire, never be forced into tragedy because of her.

"Mandy, I'm going to toss the bouquet to you later. Promise me you'll catch it." She wanted to pass her own happiness on to Mandy.

In another life, Mandy had protected her without hesitation. In this one, she would move heaven and earth to protect Mandy in return.

"Okay." Mandy nodded, maybe a little too hard. For some reason, as she looked at Claire in her radiant white dress, so full of joy, Mandy felt tears prick at her eyes —a release, and a strange sense of relief.

you're playing favorites! I'm still single, you know. Why

just smiled,

held a place in her

and groom!" The ceremony host's voice echoed through the hall as the grand doors slowly swung

society's finest,

embraced, and sealed it all

perfect. Everything had

at his table, but his gaze never

himself-he pulled out his phone to record every little thing

caught the bouquet Claire tossed, her joy was infectious; she shone with happiness, lighting

conventionally beautiful, but something about her drew him

music filling the air as everyone celebrated late into the night. The wine flowed freely, and Mandy drank more than

swayed a little as she made her way to the

over at any moment. "These heels are

huff, she kicked them off, leaving her bare

He crouched down, picking up her shoes, meaning to help her put

even tell who was