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 echoed from

stop right

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

raised an eyebrow.

attention to Caden instead. “Are you seriously letting

expression darkened.

worried that Rosaline might secretly harm Grandpa?” Queenie stepped forward, her glare sharp

respond, Caden’s expression darkened. “Shut up, Queenie!”

clutched Mrs. Holbrook’s arm,

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in anger. And now you’re letting her

school, let alone carned a license! How can you gamble with Grandpa’s life like

as I met their hostile gazes.

to wake up.

heal your grandfather?” Mrs. Holbrook eyed

and his voice was firm.

take full responsibility if anything happens to him?”

smirked, unwavering.

another word, Mrs. Holbrook and

approached the bedside, glancing at Leslie, who

up respectfully. “Dr. Williamson said that after Dr. Watts treatment, Mr.

Caden’s face.

me check his

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

Rosaline?” Caden asked,

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

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

to leave,”

shot a glance around, and the others complied. He was the last to step out, giving me a brief nod before closing

Hughie had left me and carefully placed it on Mr. Richard’s chest. Pricking my finger,