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.

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

just smiled,

Mandy held a place in her heart that

host's

society's finest, Claire and

embraced, and sealed it

was perfect. Everything had fallen into

at his table, but his gaze never strayed from

out his phone to

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

but something about her

reception was extravagant, laughter and music filling the air as everyone celebrated late into the night. The wine flowed freely, and Mandy

cheeks turned rosy, and she swayed a little as she made her way to the

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

a huff, she kicked them off, leaving her bare feet on the cool marble

head. He crouched down, picking up her shoes, meaning to help her put them back

tell who