Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 184 Caden and Tessa Hug Each Other

Caden’s POV:

Inside the room.

I gave Heidi a ride back home.

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As I stepped into her room, I noticed that her house belonged to a poor rural family. The walls were bare, and everything looked worn–out and simple.

Feeling a bit surprised, I asked, “Tessa, is this where you live?”

She nodded. “Yes, this is my birth parents‘ home. I usually rent a place in the city since traveling back and forth to the bar at night would be too inconvenient. But whenever I have free time, I come back.” She lowered her head slightly, biting her lip. “Once Grandma’s health improves, I plan to move my whole family to the city.”

I nodded in understanding. “Where is everyone right now?”

“My parents are at the hospital with Grandma. They probably won’t be back until later,” she replied softly.

“In that case, get some rest. I should be going now.” As I got up to leave, my thoughts drifted to Rosaline and the engagement ceremony that was happening later that evening.

“Caden, I feel so much pain here.” Just as I was about to step out, Heidi suddenly placed her hand on her chest and leaned toward me..

“Tessa, what’s wrong?” I quickly reached out to support her.

She rested against me, lifting herself slightly on her toes. Her lips hovered close to my ear as she whispered in a sweet, soft voice, “Caden, do you remember? Didn’t you once promise to marry me?”

Her words froze me in place.

Rosaline’s POV:

When I pushed open the door, the first thing I saw was a young woman with messy clothes tightly embracing Caden.

Their posture was close–too close. Their interaction was unmistakably intimate.

And then, I heard her say to him, “Didn’t you once promise to marry me?”

unable to process what I was

been frantically searching for Caden, worried sick about where he had

my worst nightmares did I imagine that the real reason for his absence was that

chest so

inhaled deeply, struggling to keep my emotions in check. My

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Caden and Tessa Hug

a moment, then

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trace of surprise, and a faint

and looked at me. “Rosaline, why are you

girl refused to let go. She clung to him tightly, leaning against him as if she had no strength left, her body trembling. “Caden, who is she? I don’t feel well … please don’t

at

Tessa…

name rang in my ears like a

one he was embracing

It was her.

No wonder…

Hah …

How laughable.

the day of our engagement, yet here he was,

Tessa, the one he had been longing for all

it felt as if my heart had been doused in acid,

fought

His expression shifted slightly.

gaze, he said, “Go home first.

fixing him

had already told me everything

front of me, he was still holding Tessa

cherished and

past, in this moment, and even in the days

nothing more than

Caden’s beloved Tessa had returned, why