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

stop right

at the sharp voice and found Mrs. Holbrook approaching, heels clicking against the

raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”

directed her attention to Caden instead. “Are you seriously letting Rosaline treat your grandfather?”

expression darkened. “Yes.”

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

a chance to respond, Caden’s

Mrs. Holbrook’s

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Holbrook’s voice rose in anger. And now you’re

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 added, her

icy as I met their hostile gazes. “I have the right because I’m

Richard to wake up. I couldn’t help but wonder what their real intentions were

heal your grandfather?” Mrs. Holbrook eyed him skeptically.

was firm. “Yes, I trust her”

confident, will you take full responsibility if anything

unwavering. “I will.”

to silence them. Without another word, Mrs. Holbrook

doing?” Caden asked as he approached the bedside, glancing at Leslie, who

said that after Dr. Watts treatment, Mr.

across Caden’s face. “That’s good to

me check his pulse.”

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

he, Rosaline?” Caden

stable. Based on Hughie’s guidance,

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

need everyone to leave,”

to step out, giving me a brief nod

carefully placed it on Mr. Richard’s chest. Pricking my