Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 64

"You are not! You gave birth but never raised me, so you are not my mother." Claire repeated firmly.

Hearing Claire's words, Adah's eyes reddened instantly, tears welling up but refusing to fall. "Claire, do you hate me so much? What do I have to do for you to accept me?"

Claire remained silent.

She would never accept her, not in this lifetime.

Seeing Claire's silence, Adah felt a heavy weight in her chest, her voice choking with emotion. "Claire, let's just eat first, okay? After dinner, you can be mad at me all you want."

Her tone was almost pleading.

Claire spoke flatly, "Mrs. Linwood, I'm not angry with you. I have repaid the debt of birth. From now on, we are strangers."

Her voice was devoid of any warmth a daughter might show to her mother.

Adah's heart ached anew, and she forced a weak smile. "Alright, alright, you're not angry. Let's eat first. We can talk after dinner."

"Leave," Claire's voice was cold and unyielding, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Claire..." Adah attempted one last effort, but Claire's next words shattered any remaining courage.

She said softly, "I can't eat with you here."

Adah felt as if she'd been struck by lightning, her body swaying, her face turning pale. As tears threatened to spill over, she turned quickly, fleeing the room.

Outside the hospital room, she leaned against the cold wall, covering her mouth, trying not to sob out loud. Yet, a muffled whimper escaped her throat despite her best efforts.

It was unclear how long she cried, but once she managed to calm herself, she glanced through the window on the door.

She saw May sitting by Claire's bedside, feeding her with gentle care.

The Claire who was so cold towards her was smiling at May.

Her once lifeless eyes now sparkled with light.

Adah couldn't hear what they were saying, but she could see the laughter and conversation between Claire and May.

It seemed as if they were the ones truly bound by blood.