Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 358 Heidi’s Soup

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“You should get up, don’t you think?” I forced a change in topic, feeling the weight of Caden’s presence pressing down on me. It was suffocating, and my breath caught in

y chest.

“No.” His eyes narrowed, dark and unreadable, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “If it’s not time for that… then this will do.”

He leaned in closer, his lips warm and fine. I instinctively tried to pull away, bur

against my hands. were trapped, his grip unyielding. There was no escaping him now.

His teeth grazed my lip, gentle but teasing, almost punishing in its intent. “Rosaline, he murmured, his voice low and rough. “you grow more beautiful each time I see you,”

Heat flooded through me. His words sent a shiver down my spine, my breath quickening in response to the intensity of his touch.

I lifted my chin, trying to regain composure. “I’ve always been beautiful. Did you really need to say it?”

“Yes, even the magic mirror would say you’re the fairest of them all. He chuckled, his laughter soft, almost tender.

Before me, the ice around him seemed to melt away, revealing a side of him I hadn’t seen–gentle, almost vulnerable.

He lowered his head again, his intentions clear.

I met his gaze–those burning eyes–and my heart race. Unable to resist, I closed my eyes, waiting for him to close the distance.

But just as his lips neared mine, a sharp knock shattered the moment, pulling me back to reality.

Caden froze, his eyes turning to ice as he looked toward the door.

standing in the doorway,

over her shoulders, her white dress almost glowing against the dim light.

in just as Caden was hovering above me, our positions far too intimate for

shock. “I–I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to interrupt… I’ll just go

voice was cold, his tone final, as he pulled away, his movements deliberate as he shifted

as injured as he

perfectly capable when

me a brief glance before his expression hardened. His gaze, sharp and predatory, locked onto Heidi, an almost palpable tension rising in the room.

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Heidi’s

he asked, his voice laced with suspicion.

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Sinclair were hurt,” she said, her tone soft and

tinged red. “I know what I did before was wrong. I shouldn’t

You

slightly as she placed the thermos on the bedside table. “I made chicken and Ms. Sinclair can share it. If you don’t want

her eyes casting a pitiful glance at us. The sight nearly broke my resolve, bur

eyes, suspicion curling in my chest. This all seemed too convenient. The timing was

remembered the photos Anthony had uncovered. Without thinking. I broke the silence. “Well, you went out of

froze, her body stiffening. She turned to face me, her voice faltering. “Ms. Sinclair, you… you hate me, don’t you? I should leave. My intentions are clear. I don’t want to stay

the delicate flower, playing the part of the wounded angel. The act was flawless, but I wasn’t

didn’t match her actions. Why come here if she had no

Chicken soup?

I might’ve suspected

then turned to Heidi, his voice as sharp as steel. “Since Rosaline

you, Caden!” she chirped, her steps light as she