Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 224 I Owe Tessa

That thought flashed through my mind in an instant.

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“Caden, do you remember when we were locked in that dark room together? Back then, you were afraid of the dogs and wanted me to hold you just like this, Heidi murmured, her voice soft and alluring

As she spoke, she casually tugged at the collar of her nightgown, revealing a glimpse of her smooth skin- and the unmistakable rose birthmark on her shoulder.

Seeing that mark, I snapped back to reality.

There was no doubt about it. The rose birthmark was real. How could I have doubted Tessa?

Heidi was Tessa.

I was sure of it.

And yet-

My feelings for Tessa weren’t the same as they had been eight years ago.

Time had passed. We had grown up.

It was only natural that things had changed.

“Tessa, don’t,” I said, feeling suffocated by her embrace. I gently pushed her away, stood up, and straightened my clothes.

“Don’t you love me anymore, Caden?” Heidi’s expression faltered. “But you told me that you love me and that you were going to marry me.”

My hands stilled at the reminder, and I frowned slightly. “Tessa, those were just childhood promises.”

“But I took those childhood promises seriously.” Heidi stood up and faced me. I could see the desperation in her eyes.

“Caden, I really love you,” she whispered with tears in her eyes.” I was badly injured when I fell off that cliff all those years ago. The only thing that kept me going was the thought of you. I survived because of y

you. And all these years, I’ve never stopped thinking about you. You said you would marry me. Are you going to go back on your word now?”

Her words made guilt surge through me.

She was right. I had said those things.

fallen off that cliff because she was trying to save me.

Tessa my life.

time?” I said softly, patting her hand. “You should rest now. Get some sleep, okay?

and gave me a resentful look. “Is this because

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eyes flashed with jealousy, “Caden, don’t forget–Rosaline broke off the engagement. She’s

interrupted her, “It’s late,

Heidi’s POV:

I was furious.

Caden, but all I got was his indifference?

was clear to me now–Rosaline meant more to him

I kept pushing him now, I would only make things worse.

took a deep breath and forced a gentle smile. “Okay, Caden.

stay here and

he said and strode over to the

he willing

still cared

down and turned off the lights.

moonlight, I watched Caden sitting on the

at his handsome face, which remained cold and distant. His brows were furrowed with

he showed no reaction to

clenched my fists

Rosaline.

because

her get

would be

drove me to Eclipse

entered the company building together, my eyes immediately landed on

work at the same time as

this omega still

her tall, slender figure, I reached out and clung to Caden’s arm, my voice delicate and weak. “Caden, I suddenly feel a little dizzy. Can I

“Mm,” and I was overjoyed. I rested my head against his shoulder aking sure we looked

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