Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 47

**The Dining Room**

Nathan, Adah, Ethan, and Vanessa had already seated themselves, but unusually, none of them had started eating yet.

As soon as Claire stepped in, Adah rose immediately, taking Claire's hand warmly. "Claire, you must be starving. Come have breakfast," she said with enthusiasm.

She guided Claire to the table.

Nathan sat at the head, with Ethan to his right and Adah on his left. Vanessa was naturally seated next to Adah.

Claire had two options: sit next to Ethan or next to Vanessa. Neither was appealing, but if she had to choose, she'd rather sit by Ethan.

Without a word, Claire took her place beside Ethan, expressionless. She picked up a spoon and quietly began to eat the simple dumplings in front of her.

The Linwood family’s eyes were all on her, each with a different expression.

Nathan's eyes were filled with anger, barely contained by Adah’s calming presence, preventing him from lashing out at Claire.

Adah looked slightly embarrassed, wanting to remind Claire to greet her elders before eating, but recalling last night's events, she swallowed her words.

Vanessa’s eyes held a flash of malice, yet she forced a smile. "Claire, these dumplings were specially made for you by May. Do you like them?" she asked, her voice a mixture of playfulness and flattery.

Claire acted as if she hadn't heard her, not even sparing a glance, her focus solely on the dumplings in her bowl.