Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 216 A Disgusting Actor

I looked past Rosaline at the man standing behind her.

Finished

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-”

“I’m fine. I just don’t

clearly run out. She crossed her arms.

a slow breath, then gently pried Heidi’s

boarded my private jet and took off

safe, right?” Yura asked from her seat beside Rosaline, glancing around anxiously.

stirred something uneasy in me. Without thinking,

us had barely survived

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made promises,

we were,

worlds apart.

Finished

the briefest moment before looking

exhaled and turned back to Yura, forcing a smirk onto my face.“What’s wrong, Ms. Nadine? You think I’d fall for the same

Nadine, there is nothing to worry about. The plane has been inspected thoroughly. I assure

back, exhaling. “Good. That’s a

voice broke

had been pressed against my side the entire flight, as if afraid even a small distance would

away.

fine,” I said, my tone

her lips, then rested her head against my shoulder. “Ever since I fell from that cliff, heights have terrified me. Planes

settled in

fear of flying. The

and Rosaline mirrored

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

watch. “We’ll reach Rivemon in two hours. Try

and tucked

of her body

the world beyond it held more interest than anything happening inside. I exhaled, then shifted away from Heidi. Without a word, I slipped off my jacket and draped it over her shoulders. “This

had won some

me.”