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.

about to enter, the sound of hurried footsteps

stop right

the sharp voice and found Mrs. Holbrook approaching,

an eyebrow.

ignored me and directed her attention to Caden instead. “Are

expression darkened.

Queenie stepped forward, her glare sharp as daggers. “Rosaline, what scheme

to respond,

Eleanor…” Queenie clutched Mrs.

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rose in anger. And now you’re letting her treat him?

let alone carned a license! How can you gamble with Grandpa’s life like this? Queenie added, her tone

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

want Mr. Richard to wake up. I couldn’t help but wonder what their

honestly believe Rosaline can heal your grandfather?” Mrs. Holbrook eyed him skeptically.

his voice was firm. “Yes,

Since you’re so confident, will you take full responsibility if anything happens to him?”

unwavering. “I

them. Without another word, Mrs.

doing?” Caden asked as he approached the

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

across Caden’s face. “That’s good

“Let me

pulse was significantly stronger than before–a clear sign of recovery.

is he, Rosaline?” Caden asked, his

on Hughie’s guidance, two more treatments should be enough to wake him up.”

Caden checked his watch–it had been exactly three days since Hughie’s last

everyone to leave,”

a glance around, and the others complied. He was the last to

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