Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 122

This scene hit Claire like a tidal wave, a mix of resentment and gratitude crashing over her heart, and tears sprang to her eyes. Her family had never believed in her, constantly causing her pain. The warmth she felt always came from May and strangers. Her family had abandoned her, but the world had not.

Claire wondered if her situation was one of fortune or misfortune. There were so many words of gratitude she wanted to express, but in such a tense moment, she could say nothing.

Suddenly, Claire turned around, dropping the fruit knife stained with Ethan's blood, and rushed to Irene's bedside, starting CPR. Her hands pressed down firmly and quickly on Irene’s chest, her voice repeatedly calling out, "Irene, you have to wake up, you can't die. I’ve already spent five years in prison because of you. Do you want me to face a death sentence if you die?"

She didn't fear death. But she couldn’t accept her enemies living well after she was gone.

Vanessa watched Claire desperately trying to revive Irene, filled with fear and shock. She had used all her strength when she strangled Irene. But before she could confirm if Irene was dead, Claire had burst in. She was terrified that Irene might be revived by Claire.

A look of panic flashed in Vanessa's eyes, but everyone's attention was fixed on Claire and Irene, so no one noticed her guilty expression.

As each second ticked by, sweat poured off Claire's forehead, soaking her clothes. Her arms were numb from the intense effort, but through sheer determination, she continued each precise motion. Claire’s heart ached as she looked at Irene's unresponsive face.

Come back to life, please...

She carefully pinched Irene's nose, took a deep breath, and leaned down, sealing her lips over Irene's, gently breathing air into her lungs, performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Vanessa stood by, watching as Irene showed no signs of waking. Her heart rate began to slow, and a barely noticeable smirk crept across her lips. She thought: Ha! Irene must be dead. Now there's nothing to fear.