Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 219 She Can Do It

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“Rosaline? Do you really think she can handle this? Eleanor’s voice was sharp, dripping with skepticism.

I couldn’t help but smile, my expression cold. “You make it sound like you can do a better job than me.” Eleanor’s face twitched, her anger barely concealed.

I met her gaze, undeterred. “You questioned Hughie’s abilities earlier, but now look at the results–he’s already shown he can help Richard”

“Maybe Hughie can, but that doesn’t mean you can,” Queenie interjected, stepping forward. She shot me a glare. “Do you even know what you’re doing? Seems like you’re just trying to impress Caden.”

Hughie’s patience finally wore thin. “Rosaline, this is getting out of hand. I’m leaving

Without another word, he turned and strode out of the room.

I rushed after him. “Hughie, wait, let me walk you out.”

He paused for a moment, turning to meet my eyes. “It’s alright. Just take care of yourself, Rosaline.”

And then, he was gone.

The room fell into an uneasy silence.

But I wasn’t surprised by his sudden departure. Hughie always made decisions quickly. I watched him leave, letting out a quiet sigh.

If it weren’t for Richard’s condition, I would never have brought Hughie into this mess–especially with Eleanor constantly doubting him.

I felt a pang of guilt for dragging him into this.

What really caught me off guard, though, was how he had passed on the witch’s stone incantation to me.

I was still processing the gravity of it when Caden’s voice broke through, low and uncertain. 1 he… did he really leave us?”

gaze. “Yeah, Hughie’s gone.

was partly my fault.

three days for the next session,” I said, my eyes briefly meeting Heidi’s, who still hovered by Caden.

walk you out,” Caden offered his

replied, my brow furrowing slightly. “I’m fine on my own.” I turned and made

the hospital entrance, a sleek black

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graceful. With a polite nod, he gestured toward the car. “Let me

tired I truly

lips as I opened the car

to Jasper, the hum of the engine

over, his hand brushing against mine as he

I murmured, offering him little

the accelerator, and with a smooth motion, the car began its quiet journey toward

Caden’s POV:

I stepped out of the hospital, my eyes were drawn immediately to Rosaline, a smile lighting

improvement, quickly slipped away, replaced by a dull weight in my chest. Something stirred within me, something

caught up with me, her voice laced with

my gaze away from the car, my

knowing smile creeping onto her lips. “Guess those rumors are true–looks like

heading home?” I

mischievous glint in her eyes. “Caden, can you take me

have the driver take you,” I said, turning my head and

what’s going on? I can stay with

now. “Just go home, Tessa.” I waved

up.‘