Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 216 A Disgusting Actor

I looked past Rosaline at the man standing behind her.

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His features were unremarkable, but there was a quiet weight to his presence, a kind of steadiness that came only with years of experience.

This had to be Hughie Watts.

I took a step forward, keeping my tone measured. “Dr. Watts, thank you.”

Hughie let out a short, unimpressed breath. “If you’re thanking anyone, thank Rosaline.”

So, the rumors were true. Wonder doctors always had their quirks.

This one, for example, led a secluded life in a frozen corner of the world.

Still, I wasn’t about to argue. My grandfather’s life was more important than a bruised ego. I turned to Rosaline. “No time to waste. Let’s go.”

She gave a short nod. “Let’s move.”

I reached for my phone, about to call Yale, when Heidi suddenly appeared, breathless. She grabbed my arm, her voice barely above a whisper. “Caden.”

Her hair was tangled, her feet still in house slippers. She looked like she’d run straight out of bed.

“Tessa?” I blinked. “What’s wrong?”

She glanced at Rosaline, then tightened her grip on my arm. “I woke up, and you were gone. I searched everywhere. You didn’t even tell me where you were going.”

She looked so lost that I instinctively patted her shoulder. “Tessa, Rosaline found Dr. Watts. We’re heading to Rivemon right now. You’re still recovering, so stay here for a few days. I’ll send Yale to get you soon.”

She shook her head, stubborn. “No, Caden. I don’t want to be left behind. Take me with you.

I hesitated. “But your condition-”

with unshed tears. “I’m fine. I just don’t want

patience had clearly run out. She crossed her arms. “Caden, are

a slow breath, then gently pried Heidi’s hands off my

my private jet and took off toward

beside Rosaline, glancing around anxiously. “No sabotage?

in me. Without thinking,

long ago, the two of us had

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an island, we had made promises, spoken words meant to last

here we were,

worlds apart.

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for the briefest moment before

my face.“What’s wrong, Ms. Nadine? You think I’d fall for the

The plane has been inspected thoroughly. I assure you there

exhaling. “Good.

sure?” Heidi’s voice broke through, quiet but

flight, as if afraid even a small

away.

said, my

shoulder. “Ever since I fell from that cliff, heights have terrified

settled in

falling. The fear of flying. The same fear Rosaline

then how much Tessa and

here,” Heidi continued, her

Rivemon in two hours.

tucked herself closer. “Caden,

of her body against mine

happening inside. I exhaled, then shifted away from Heidi. Without a word, I slipped off my jacket and draped it

smiled as if she had won some silent victory. “Caden,

me.”