Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 243 Richard Coughs Up Blood

The car ride to the hospital was enveloped in silence.

A subtle tension lingered in the confined space, making the atmosphere feel heavy.

I rested against the seat, staring out the window, though my mind wandered elsewhere.

Back then, I used to commute in Caden’s car almost daily.

But now, Heidi had likely taken over that spot beside him.

What exactly was Heidi hiding?

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Anthony hadn’t uncovered anything useful about her yet, so for now, all I could do was wait. Sooner or later, she would make her move–and when that happened, I would be ready to strike back.

If my instincts were right, she wouldn’t be able to keep up the act much longer.

The moment she slipped up, I’d expose her for who she truly was.

“Rosaline, we’ve arrived. Caden’s deep voice pulled me back to reality.

Snapping out of my thoughts, I followed him into the hospital and headed straight to Mr. Richard’s ward.

“Greetings, Mr. Holbrook, Ms. Sinclair. The two werewolf guards stationed at the door acknowledged us with a respectful nod.

“Has anything unusual happened lately?” Caden’s voice was cold and authoritative.

One of the guards stepped forward and replied, “A few reporters tried to sneak in, but we handled them. Other than that, everything is normal.”

Caden gave a slight nod, showing little emotion.

as we were about to enter, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed

stop right there!”

head at the sharp voice and found

raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”

to Caden instead. “Are you seriously letting Rosaline

darkened. “Yes.”

Grandpa?” Queenie stepped forward, her glare sharp as daggers. “Rosaline, what scheme are you plotting this

chance to respond, Caden’s expression darkened.

Queenie clutched Mrs. Holbrook’s arm, looking distressed.

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anger. And now

just a lowly Omega from the countryside. She’s never even been to medical school, let alone carned a license! How can you gamble with Grandpa’s life like this? Queenie

I scoffed, my voice icy as I met their hostile gazes. “I

to

can heal your grandfather?” Mrs. Holbrook eyed him

was firm. “Yes,

you take full responsibility if anything

smirked, unwavering.

Mrs. Holbrook

doing?” Caden asked as he approached the bedside, glancing at Leslie, who had been keeping watch.

said that after Dr. Watts treatment, Mr. Richard’s condition has shown improvement over the past

flickered across Caden’s face. “That’s good to hear.”

stepped forward. “Let me

my fingers on Mr. Richard’s wrist, I focused. His pulse was significantly stronger than before–a clear

is he, Rosaline?” Caden asked, his concern

offered a reassuring smile. “His condition is stable. Based on Hughie’s guidance, two

the next one.” Caden checked his watch–it had been exactly

need everyone to leave,” I

glance around, and the others complied. He was the last to step out, giving me

Hughie had left me and carefully placed it on Mr. Richard’s chest. Pricking my finger, I let a drop of blood