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

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

then gently pried Heidi’s hands off my

jet and took

her seat beside Rosaline, glancing around anxiously. “No sabotage? No

uneasy in me. Without thinking, I glanced at

of us had

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an island, we had made promises, spoken words

here we were,

worlds apart.

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eyes for the briefest moment before looking

back to Yura, forcing a smirk onto my face.“What’s wrong, Ms. Nadine? You think I’d

certainty. “Ms. Nadine, there is nothing to worry about. The plane has been inspected thoroughly. I assure you there will

leaned back, exhaling. “Good. That’s a

are you sure?” Heidi’s voice broke

the entire flight, as if afraid

away.

said, my

her head against my shoulder. “Ever since I

tension settled

fear of falling. The fear of

how much Tessa and Rosaline mirrored each other in

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

Rivemon in two hours. Try to

suddenly and tucked herself closer.

body

window, as if 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

glanced at Rosaline, then smiled as if she had won some silent victory. “Caden, you’re always so

me.”