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.”

eyes lit up. “Ms. Crawford, tell me! I’ll do whatever it takes to

probably left you because Rosaline manipulated him. If we can make him see her for who she is—and even get her to

never confess!” Annie said through

something into her

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

hoped she wouldn’t mess

Rosaline’s POV:

but sleep refused to come. I tossed and turned, my mind replaying

knot you can’t untangle,” Freya’s voice echoed in my mind.

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You Care About Him

sighed. “Why not try sleeping with

of advice is that?”

in response.

a destined mate isn’t just given to you–you have to go after

struck a chord, but I remained

him, I might end up with nothing in

frustrating, and I didn’t want to

Yura. “Come have a

Finished

because she groggily groaned, “Miss, do you have any idea what time it is?

great,” I

up completely. “Rosaline, what happened?”

you when

me your location. I’ll pick you up.”

changing clothes, I left my room and waited

outside. She rolled