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?”

concerned gaze. “Yeah, Hughie’s gone. But

his condition was partly

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

out,” Caden offered his

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

hospital entrance, a sleek black

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a polite nod,

hadn’t realized how tired I truly was. His offer was a

as I opened the car door and slid into the passenger seat, the

turning to Jasper, the hum of the engine the only

his hand brushing against mine as he fastened my seatbelt. “She went

see,” I murmured, offering him little more than that,

motion, the car began its quiet journey

Caden’s POV:

Rosaline, a smile lighting up her face as

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

laced with curiosity. “Caden, what

pulling my gaze away

too casual, a knowing smile creeping onto her

home?” I interrupted, my

a mischievous glint in her

to do. I’ll have the driver take you,” I said,

“Caden, what’s going on? I

my voice colder now. “Just go home, Tessa.” I waved my hand, signaling the driver

up.‘