Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 66

Moreover, the ritual of kneeling and bowing three times, with each step bringing her forehead to the ground, would undoubtedly bruise her knees and forehead—especially for someone like her, accustomed to a life of comfort.

As the wife of the chairman of The Linwood Group, being seen doing such a thing would be utterly humiliating. If someone were to capture it on camera and post it online, how could she possibly face her peers in the affluent circles of Cresthaven?

Furthermore, Father Benedict of the Temple of Serenity wasn't someone just anyone could meet. He only saw those destined to cross his path.

If Father Benedict refused to see her, wouldn't all her efforts be in vain?

After weighing the pros and cons, Adah wore a troubled expression.

"Claire, could we perhaps reconsider the request?"

Claire couldn’t help but laugh, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Mrs. Linwood, you seek my forgiveness yet keep bargaining with me. Do you think this is a marketplace?"

Adah's face flushed red with embarrassment. She lowered her head, filled with guilt, and murmured, "Claire, it’s not that I don’t want to, but I’m too old to climb a mountain."

Claire’s face fell with disappointment, her eyes reflecting a cold indifference. She clearly saw that Adah wasn't willing to make an effort, yet she refused to admit it.

"If this doesn’t work, and that doesn’t work, then what will? Are you truly sincere about making amends? It seems to me you’re just here to witness my downfall."

Adah, confronted by Claire’s accusations, felt her heart shatter, tears welling up in her eyes. She spoke with a quiver in her voice, "No, Claire, please believe me. Give me one last chance."

Claire merely stared at her, her gaze piercing as if to see through her soul. "I’ve already given you a chance, and you didn’t cherish it. Your so-called motherly love is nothing but empty words."

"No, it’s not like that..."

Adah shook her head desperately, her emotions on the brink of collapse.

"Claire, just one last chance, truly the last one. Tell me what you want, and I’ll give it to you, whatever it is."

Claire closed her eyes, taking a deep breath to steady her tumultuous emotions.

When she opened them again, the resolve in her gaze made Adah’s heart tighten.