Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 249 End up Here Again

Caden carried me straight into the car.

I was drenched from head to toe, my white dress clinging to me, outlining every curve.

“Rosaline, are you okay?” Caden swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly. Then he took off his jacket and wrapped it around me.

“I’m fine. What are you doing here?” I asked.

“Just passing by,” he replied casually, his deep, velvety voice carrying a hint of amusement as his lips curved slightly.

Passing by? Yeah, right.

I narrowed my eyes, feeling a twinge of suspicion.

Why was Caden suddenly at Jasper’s house? Shouldn’t he be at the hospital with Mr. Richard?

I glanced at him sideways but didn’t press further.

Forget it. None of this mattered anymore.

After everything that had happened tonight, I was exhausted. Closing my eyes, I decided to rest for a bit.

Caden started the car.

Caden’s POV:

Half an hour later, we arrived in New Moon City.

I glanced at Rosaline.

Her eyes were closed, her breathing steady, as if she’d fallen asleep.

The soft glow of the streetlights illuminated her face. Strands of damp hair clung to her forehead.

The sight stirred something deep inside me. Unable to resist, I reached out and gently brushed her hair back.

Her eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her eyes, staring at my hand.

it, clearing my throat. “Rosaline, we’re

to look out the window. The moment she realized where we were, her brows

me home,” she said

matter with the Azure Bay project. You need to take a look at

asked, suspicion evident in her voice.

first, and I’ll explain,”

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249 End up Here Again

her inside the apartment.

lit up the moment she saw

Rosaline moved out, Willa hadn’t stopped talking about het.

eyes slightly and said, “Willa, you’re done for the night. You can go home

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“Ms. Sinclair, I’m so glad you’re back. You have no idea how much Mr. Holbrook

exasperated look but said nothing.

asked directly, “Caden, what’s the urgent matter with Azure

the question. “Take a shower first. You’ll feel better.

Rosaline’s POV:

I realized just how uncomfortable I felt.

completely soaked, and

didn’t seem like the best idea.

“No need. I don’t

I

of his lips

I frowned, confused.

down, carrying a bag of clothes. He handed it to

stared at the bag, surprised.

someone buy it for you,”

these? Had he already planned for me to end

gaze lingered on me as

his watchful eyes, I had no choice but to take the bag and head toward the

away the exhaustion of the night.

red nightgown. Slipping it on, I was surprised at how well it fit–almost too perfectly.

this out for me sent

a deep breath, I pushed aside the unnecessary emotions and stepped out of the bathroom.

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