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 seeing.

Caden, worried

did I imagine that the real reason for his absence was that he was

heart pounded violently, the ache in my chest so intense that it felt

My voice shook as

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hesitated for a moment, then turned toward the

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carried a trace of surprise, and

arms and looked at me. “Rosaline, why

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

frowned and glanced down at her. “Tessa,

Tessa…

my ears

girl―the one he was embracing so protectively was

It was her.

No wonder…

Hah …

How laughable.

our engagement, yet here he was,

It’s Tessa, the one he

felt as if my heart had been

Tessa?” I fought

His expression shifted slightly.

my gaze, he said, “Go

only fixing

me everything I needed

in front of me, he was still holding Tessa

cherished and loved

in this moment, and even

was nothing more than a

beloved Tessa had returned,