Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 270 Sharing a Bed

Caden’s POV:

How long had it been since I felt this familiar sensation?

Ever since Heidi appeared, Rosaline broke off our engagement and kept her distance from me.

Now, with my strong arms wrapped tightly around her.

We were pressed together, and I could feel her heartbeat quicken.

Was she starting to feel something for me too?

I lowered my head, unable to resist the urge to kiss her lips.

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Her soft, red lips came closer to my sight, and just as I was about to kiss her, the phone rang, ruining the

moment.

Rosaline quickly regained her composure and pushed me away. “Your phone.”

I sighed, glanced at the screen, and set the phone aside.

Out of the corner of her eye, Rosaline saw the name “Heidi” flashing on the screen.

Her expression immediately turned cold.

“It’s your Tessa, calling for you!” She emphasized the last three words and pushed me away.

The phone kept ringing, and I had no choice but to answer. “Tessa, what’s wrong?”

“Caden, my wound hurts,” Heidi’s voice came through the receiver.

I frowned, speaking in a low tone, “If it hurts, let the doctor check it.”

you … Can you come to the hospital and check on me?”

smirked, leaning in close to my phone, teasing. “Caden, didn’t

quickly said, “I’ve got something to

phone, I looked at Rosaline and asked,

subject. “What are you planning to do about Heidi?”

her gaze seriously and replied, “Rosaline, I know you’re bothered by Tessa’s presence. But eight years ago, she saved my life.

me, you can just let it go?” Rosaline’s tone

cleared my throat. “I’ll hold a press conference to clear things up and restore your reputation. As for Heidi, I’ll make sure she’s well taken care

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darkened.

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like that, I gently took her hand. “Rosaline, I owe Tessa this. If she didn’t save me back then, I wouldn’t

Heidi isn’t Tessa?” Rosaline

shoulder, and so

stared at me without saying anything.

“I suspect that Heidi and Everett have some hidden secrets. Her betrayal of Eclipse Group isn’t

to hug her. “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure we get

from the bed, and glanced at me. “Aren’t

rest.”

asked, “What about

on the couch,” she said nonchalantly, grabbing a blanket and heading toward the

away without

I clenched

came back to me as

Rosaline’s POV:

walked over to the couch and lay

everyone knew that I was the boss

shame, really, considering how I preferred to keep a low

that my secret was out, I doubt I would be able to live as carefreely as I did

I drifted

The next morning.