Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

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.”

“Ms. Crawford, tell me! I’ll

we can make him see her for

confess!” Annie said through gritted

in, whispering something into her ear.

Annie smirked. “This time, Rosaline is finished.”

hoped she wouldn’t

Rosaline’s POV:

tossed and turned, my mind replaying Caden’s tender words from the Ferris wheel–and the name he accidentally said earlier.

as if there’s a knot you can’t untangle,” Freya’s

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149 You Care About

“Why not try sleeping with him?”

of advice is

chuckled in response.

isn’t just given to you–you have to go after him yourself.”

struck a chord,

I pursued him, I

I didn’t want

I grabbed my phone and called Yura. “Come have a drink with me at

Finished

groggily groaned, “Miss, do you have any idea what time it is? It’s

feeling great,” I muttered.

completely. “Rosaline,

when we meet.”

location. I’ll

clothes, I left my room and waited at the entrance of

outside. She