Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 149 You Care About Him

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

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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

see her for who she is—and even get her to admit to

never confess!” Annie said

whispering something into her

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

wouldn’t mess it up.

Rosaline’s POV:

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

heart is restless, as if there’s a knot

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Care

try sleeping

what kind of advice is that?”

chuckled in

given to

struck a chord, but I

his heart. If I pursued him, I

I didn’t want to dwell on it

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

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have any idea

great,” I

woke her up completely. “Rosaline,

you when we

location. I’ll pick you up.”

I left my room and waited at the

just as I stepped outside. She rolled down the