Chapter 149 You Care About Him

“Annie, are you okay?” I asked, feigning concern.

Finished

She looked flustered, tugging at her dress in an attempt to cover up, but it didn’t help much. In the end, she could only force a weak smile. “I tripped, that’s all.”

“I see.” I chose not to expose the lie and instead offered kindly, “Why don’t you rest in my room for a bit? I have some ointment that might help. If the bruises leave scars, that wouldn’t be good, right?”

“That would be great, thank you.” Annic nodded, clearly still shaken from whatever had just happened with Joseph.

I led her into my room, retrieving the ointment from a drawer and handing it to her.

“Thanks,” she said, seeming genuinely grateful.

I casually brought up, “How are things between you and Bruce?”

Her face instantly dimmed at the mention of his name.

“We’re not together anymore,” she admitted, her voice laced with sadness and reluctance.

“What happened? Was it because of that incident at the banquet?” I asked as though I weren’t particularly invested.

Clenching her jaw, Annie spat bitterly, “It’s all Rosaline’s fault! She’s the reason everything fell apart!”

I raised an eyebrow as if just realizing something. “So, Rosaline was behind everything that night?”

“Yes, it’s her!” Annie’s hatred was evident in her expression.

“What’s so special about Rosaline?” I scoffed. “Besides playing tricks to attract men, what else can she do?” Narrowing my eyes, I added, “If you want Bruce back, there’s a way.”

tell me! I’ll do

him see her for who she is—and even

Annie said through gritted teeth.

in, whispering something into her ear.

I pulled away, Annie smirked. “This time, Rosaline is finished.”

she wouldn’t

Rosaline’s POV:

my mind replaying Caden’s tender words from

knot

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149 You Care About Him

“Why not try sleeping

of advice is that?”

chuckled in response.

given to

chord, but I remained silent.

Tessa in his heart. If I pursued him, I might end

was frustrating, and I didn’t want to dwell on it

called Yura. “Come

Finished

groggily groaned, “Miss, do you have any idea what time it is? It’s the middle of the night! What’s wrong?”

feeling great,”

woke her up completely. “Rosaline, what happened?”

when

location. I’ll pick you up.”

I left my room and waited at the entrance of the hotel.

car arrived just as I stepped outside.

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