Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 136 Two Months

I took a deep breath to steady my emotions and asked, “Caden, why were you pretending to be unconscious?”

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“What do you think?” He lifted the corners of his lips with a sly smile, answering my question with another.

I pondered for a moment. “You’ve already figured out who’s behind the explosion, haven’t you?”

He gave a slight nod, his expression calm. “I suspect it’s Jones, but I don’t have solid proof yet.”

Realization hit me. “So, you pretended to be unconscious to make Jones think his plan worked. That way, he’d drop his guard, and you could catch him red–handed when he makes his next move?”

But instead of confirming, Caden fixed his deep gaze on me. “What I really want to know is–were those things you said earlier true?”

His dark eyes bore into mine, making my breath hitch. Trying to maintain my composure, I pursed my lips. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

A soft chuckle escaped him. “I heard every word, you know.”

My face warmed with a mix of embarrassment and frustration. “Oh? And what exactly did you hear?” I snapped, shooting him an annoyed glare.

This sly man. He tricked me into thinking he was unconscious!

Had I known, I wouldn’t have worried so much.

Without warning, Caden reached out, wrapping his long fingers around my hand. He pulled it into his palm and covered it with his other hand, his warmth flooding into my skin.

“You said if I woke up, you’d do anything for me,” he murmured, his voice low and magnetic. “Well, I’m awake now. So, will you marry me?”

The heat from his hands traveled straight to my heart, making it flutter uncontrollably.

“Is this your version of a proposal?” I asked, pressing my lips together to suppress the sudden rush of

emotions.

His intense gaze was like an intoxicating potion,

Courting me.

The words made

my heart race.

explosion, having this conversation in a hospital room seemed wildly

out of my daze, I yanked my hand free. “Forget everything I said earlier.

tricked me!”

frowned slightly, clearly unwilling to let it

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fell into an awkward silence until Caden broke it by clearing his throat. “In two months, can you give me

were sincere, and there was no teasing this time. It was clear he’d made up his mind.

serious, I

you

win my heart? Let’s see what you’ve got.

Caden’s POV:

gave me

was confident that I’d get the answer I wanted in

to be unconscious? You should lie down before someone sees you,” she muttered,

are stationed outside,”

moment I finished speaking, her

answered in a sweet,

voice came through loud

old man asked,

“Of course I’m fine.”

Is

worry about it, Grandpa. Just focus on your fishing and tending to your flowers. I’ll handle things here,” she reassured him.