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 there!”

at the sharp voice and found Mrs.

raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”

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

expression darkened.

Grandpa?” Queenie stepped forward, her glare

to respond, Caden’s expression darkened.

clutched Mrs. Holbrook’s arm,

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in anger. And now you’re letting her

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

icy as I met their

Richard to wake up.

heal your grandfather?” Mrs.

his voice was firm. “Yes,

take full responsibility if anything happens to him?” she challenged

smirked, unwavering.

Mrs.

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

Watts treatment, Mr. Richard’s condition has shown improvement

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

stepped forward. “Let me check his pulse.”

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

he, Rosaline?” Caden asked, his concern

Based on Hughie’s guidance, two more treatments should

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

need everyone to

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

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