Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 34

At the orphanage, she never suffered from a stomach ailment.

Yet back in her own home, the irregular meals wreaked havoc on her stomach.

How ironic.

The taste of the simple noodle soup May used to make was unforgettable. She could easily tell who made the bowl of noodles in front of her.

She finished every drop of the broth.

Adah's face lit up with a hopeful smile. "Was it good?"

Claire fixed her gaze on Adah’s lips and got straight to the point. "Just say what you need to. No need to beat around the bush."

That single, emotionless sentence instantly widened the gap between mother and daughter.

Adah frowned, displeased. "Claire, I truly care about you. Why can’t you just let go of the past?"

Claire remained silent, her eyes unwavering, as though she could see right into Adah’s heart.

Under the weight of Claire’s stare, Adah slowly gave in. "Claire, what do I have to do for you to accept me?"

Claire still said nothing, knowing full well that even if she spoke, Adah wouldn’t change. It was pointless to waste words.

Adah tried to speak softly and sincerely, but all she got from Claire was cold indifference.

Eventually, Adah let out a long, helpless sigh. "Claire, you can be angry, but you can’t turn a blind eye to the Linwood Group."

"If the Linwood Group doesn't partner with the Cole Corporation soon, the losses will only mount. You're a member of the Linwood family; you should contribute."

Truth be told, Claire had always thought Adah was a decent person.

But today, she realized she had been mistaken.

Sharing a bed doesn’t make two people the same, yet Adah was just like the rest of the Linwood family.

Even if she wanted to pretend to care, she should at least put on a better act. Instead, she faked concern with a bowl of simple noodle soup and empty words of righteousness.

At that moment, Claire felt a deep sense of sorrow for sharing the same blood with the Linwood family.