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.

"Claire, you're playing favorites! I'm still single, you know. Why aren't you

smiled,

held a place in her heart that

and gentlemen, please welcome the bride and groom!" The ceremony host's voice echoed through the hall as

of high society's finest,

traded rings, embraced, and sealed it

everything was perfect. Everything had fallen

at his table, but

out his phone to

Claire tossed, her joy was infectious; she shone

but something about

was extravagant, laughter and music filling the air as everyone celebrated late into the night.

little as

ready to topple over at any moment. "These heels are impossible," she grumbled under

leaving her bare feet on the cool

watched with amusement, shaking his head. He crouched down, picking up her shoes, meaning to help her put them

bleary-eyed, couldn't even tell who was in front of