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-”

eyes shone with unshed tears. “I’m fine. I just don’t want to be alone.

crossed her arms.

then gently pried Heidi’s

private jet and

Yura asked from her seat beside Rosaline, glancing around

uneasy in me. Without

ago, the two of us had barely survived a plane

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promises, spoken words meant to

here we

worlds apart.

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met my eyes for the

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

with certainty. “Ms. Nadine, there is nothing to worry about. The plane has

leaned back, exhaling. “Good. That’s

Heidi’s voice

the entire flight, as if afraid even a small distance

away.

I said,

against my shoulder. “Ever since I fell from that cliff, heights have terrified me. Planes

tension settled in my

fear of falling. The fear of flying.

Tessa and Rosaline mirrored each

here,” Heidi continued, her voice quieter, “I feel

reach Rivemon in two hours. Try to

tucked

her body against mine felt

her gaze fixed on the window, as if the world beyond it held more interest than anything happening inside.

then smiled as if she had won

me.”