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.

the sound of hurried footsteps

right

my head at the sharp voice and found Mrs.

eyebrow. “What is it?”

and directed her attention to Caden instead. “Are you seriously letting Rosaline treat

expression darkened.

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

respond, Caden’s expression darkened. “Shut up,

clutched Mrs. Holbrook’s arm, looking

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voice rose in anger. And now you’re letting her

is just a lowly Omega from the countryside. She’s never even been to medical school, let alone carned a

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

they kept interfering seemed like they didn’t want Mr. Richard to wake up. I

Rosaline can heal your grandfather?” Mrs. Holbrook eyed

and his voice was firm. “Yes, I

confident, will you take full responsibility if anything happens to him?” she challenged with a

unwavering. “I will.”

another word, Mrs. Holbrook and

my grandfather doing?” Caden asked as he approached the bedside, glancing

stood up respectfully. “Dr. Williamson said that after Dr. Watts treatment, Mr. Richard’s condition has

Caden’s face.

forward. “Let me

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

is he, Rosaline?” Caden asked, his

“His condition is stable. Based on Hughie’s guidance, two more treatments should be enough to

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

need everyone to leave,”

the last to step out,

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