Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 522

May caught Mandy by the arm. "Where have you been all this time, sweetheart? I tried calling, but you didn't answer."

Mandy glanced quickly at Liam by her side, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. "I'd had a bit too much to drink, so I went to the lounge for a nap."

May seemed satisfied with the explanation and pulled her over to where Claire was standing.

Claire reached out, squeezing Mandy's hand. "Thank you for everything today, Mandy. I know it's been a lot."

Mandy's smile was gentle. "It's your big day, Claire. I'm happy to help."

"So, where are you headed after this?"

"I'm going back to the research center."

"Why don't you ride with us? We can drop you off on the way."

Mandy shook her head. "You don't need to worry about me, Claire. Today's your wedding night-you should be with Mr. Foster."

Mandy nudged Claire toward

raised his eyebrows, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Why not let Liam

"Don't worry, sir, ma'am.

at Mandy. "Shall

his earnest, clear gaze, feeling a little

of the hotel. By now, the

into Liam's car, and the

to get into their

"Claire."

after ten years, she'd

answer, just kept walking

pleading. "Claire, I'm not here to cause trouble. I just wanted to

again, her tone cold and distant. "I heard you. You

face twisted in pain. "It's been

to make up for the mistakes of a lifetime. But she knew Claire's

how much she yearned

distance. She'd waited. Ten