Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 424

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This way, he could go on fooling himself, pretending Claire was still right there beside him.

She found this behavior utterly revolting.

When she was alive, they never cherished her.

Now that she was gone, they acted as if they couldn't live without her.

But honestly, they brought all this upon themselves. They deserved it.

If Claire was up there watching from heaven, there’s no way she’d be moved by their pathetic displays. She’d probably just laugh at the absurdity of it all.

After watching for a while, Irene lost interest and turned away, leaving them to wallow in their misery.

Claire, if there’s such a thing as another life, I hope you find happiness.

Please, never again be born into a family like the Linwoods.

That was Irene’s heartfelt wish for her.

Out in front of the house, the two men finally stopped fighting. Both of their faces bore the marks of the scuffle.

Ethan didn’t seem to care. He just kept staring at the girl, a strange, hopeful smile spreading across his bruised face.

“Claire, you’re back? Does this mean you’ve forgiven your big brother?”

The girl shot him a vicious glare. “What the hell are you talking about, Claire? I’m not her. You’ve got the wrong person.”

She was nothing if not defiant.

But who could blame her? Ever since she’d gotten together with Brian, she’d had everything she wanted. Just a couple years ago, she was working tables in a noisy bar, and now, overnight, she’d landed herself a life among the wealthy.

Brian had spoiled her senseless for more than two years. Her only complaint was that, while he showered her with gifts and affection, he never took things all the way.

He also had a habit of silencing her or forbidding her from leaving the house whenever he pleased.