Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 244 Rosaline’s Hidden Motives

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“What did you say?” Caden’s expression shifted at Queenie’s outburst as he turned toward the bed. Mr. Richard’s chest rose and fell erratically, a stark red stain spreading across the once–pristine sheets. “Grandpa, can you hear me?” Panic flickered in Caden’s eyes.

“Rosaline, what have you done?” Queenie jabbed a finger in my direction, her voice shrill with accusation. “Grandpa was perfectly fine until you interfered! Now he’s coughing up blood–are you trying to kill him?”

I glanced at Mr. Richard lying on the bed, feeling a bit strange, then stepped forward and said, “Let me take a look.”

“You have no right to touch Grandpa ever again! Queenie snapped, blocking my way. Her voice was sharp with accusation. “Rosaline, you must have hidden motives! You made Grandpa ill, and now you’re afraid he’ll blame you when he wakes up, so you want to get rid of him!”

I furrowed my brows. “What nonsense are you spouting? Mr. Richard was fine. Are you trying to jinx him?”

“Queenie isn’t making things up!” Mrs. Holbrook chimed in, storming over to point an accusing finger at me. “He was perfectly fine when we walked in, but after your so–called treatment, he started coughing up blood. If that wasn’t your doing, then whose was it?”

I was at a loss for words. Could those two harpies use a little logic for once?

“Enough!” Caden suddenly spoke, his cold gaze sweeping over Queenie and Mrs. Holbrook. “Can you stop. this and let Grandpa rest?”

-His tone silenced the room. Then, his eyes shifted to me, softening slightly. “Rosaline, check on him. What’s

happening?

The trust in his gaze made my heart race.

Without hesitation, I nodded and moved forward, carefully placing my fingers on Mr. Richard’s wrist to take his pulse.

“How is he?” Caden asked, his voice tinged with tension.

I glanced at Queenie and Mrs. Holbrook, then gave a faint smile. “No need to panic. That means your Alpha is recovering.”

pulse

bleeding might occur during treatment–it was a natural part of the detoxification process and a sign that the patient was on the mend. That seemed to be exactly what was happening

impossible!” Mrs. Holbrook’s voice rose in disbelief. “He just coughed up blood, and now you’re

everyone shares your malicious thoughts. If you don’t trust me, call Dr. Williamson and let him confirm it

Williamson!” Mrs. Holbrook barked.

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minutes, Leslie returned with Dr. Williamson in

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first. “Rosaline did something to Grandpa, and now he’s coughing up blood. Please check on

Williamson adjusted his gold–rimmed glasses and turned

nodded. “Please examine

stepped forward, conducting a thorough check. His initially serious expression gradually

eased.

assessment, he straightened up and addressed Caden respectfully. “Mr. Holbrook, compared to my earlier examination, the Alpha’s condition has noticeably improved. I believe Ms. Sinclair’s treatment

“You truly deserve to be Hughie’s apprentice. With one more session, Alpha

rigid posture relaxed instantly.

to accept the truth. “He just coughed up blood! Shouldn’t hi condition have

want Grandpa to get

biting her lip, but frustration was

is fine, I assume I can leave, right?” I shot Queenie and Mrs. Holbrook a sharp look before gathering my things and heading for the door.

his long strides catching up to me. “Rosaline, I’ll drive you.

head. “No need.”

him–it was just that it was almost 5:00 p.m., and I needed to hurry to Jasper’s birthday party.

you going?” Caden asked, refusing to back down.

my phone rang. Jasper’s name

gaze, I answered, “Jasper,

you haven’t forgotten what you promised me, right?” His deep, smooth voice came through the line.