Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 231 We’ll Meet Again Soon

The sharp, icy voice came from behind me, halting me in my tracks.

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I turned around to see the man from the hospital bed now awake, his hrows furrowed in irritation, and his lips set in a tight line. His intense, penetrating gaze was fixed on me, as if he were trying to make sense of

who I was

1 gave him a polite smile and explained. “You were in a car accident earlier, and I’m the one who brought you to the hospital”

His eyes narrowed slightly, and his lips curled into a small smirk. “Is that sol

I nodded, trying to sound reassuring “Don’t worry. The doctor checked you thoroughly. You’re fine now. You can reach out to your family to come and stay with you?

I glanced at the clock, then added, “It’s late now, so unless you need anything else, I’ll head out. Get some

rest.

With that. I turned to leave.

“Alpha, that man is still staring at you.” Freya’s voice suddenly broke the silence as I walked away.

I was already quite a distance from him, and though her comment struck me as odd, I chose not to turn

around.

I had a lot on my plate already, and I wasn’t interested in getting caught up in any more distractions.

The next morning, which happened to be a Saturday, I woke up early.

In just two days, I would need to go to the hospital to treat Mr. Richard.

I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. This was a life–or–death situation, and because it was for Mr. Richard, I knew there couldn’t be any mistakes.

I pulled out the witch’s stone Hughie had given me and remembered the incantation he had taught me in the hospital. I began practicing it in my room.

few tries, I had it memorized. The key to its success was using both the witch’s stone

at the time and decided it was still early enough to go out and find at

my way to a

A friendly

looking around,” I replied

politely, “If you need

you,” I said with another smile.

woman in a flowing white

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We’ll Meet Agam Sonn

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gaze lingered for a few

her eyes.

Reese, the famous pianist who had recently been

the news?

is there anything I can assist you with? The sales associate, clearly recognizing Candice, hurried over to her.

me and spoke in a casual tone, “Give me that silk scarf”

Candice stopped staring, I didn’t think much of it and continued my

a tie that seemed perfect.

get me that tie?” I called out to the sales associate.

respond, a loud voice echoed from the

that tie!”

see her walking toward me with Lilian by her side. Wendy marched over, her high heels clicking sharply against the floor, and

hesitated, looking from Wendy to me. “Ms. Crawford, this lady has already chosen

tie

double the price!” Wendy shot

really hadn’t changed a

she coming after me for outbidding her for that Alice dress at Raveneaux Delux? How

between us. “Miss,

that the poor associate didn’t want

you want it that badly, take

anyway.

and pointed

“I’ll take that one too. Wrap it