Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 359 Heidi’s Repentance

+B. Pails

Heidi’s eyes welled up, the tears barely restrained. Her p quivered as she spoke, voice thin, almost breaking. “Ms. Sinclair…) do you still not forgive me?”

Before I could answer, she turned toward Caden, her expression now drenched in sorrow. Her voice wavered. “Caden, I know you’re still angry with me. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have been jealous of Ms. Sinclair I shouldn’t have tried to ruin her, nor ignored the needs of the Eclipse Pack Every night. Eve prayed to the Moon Goddess, hoping for blessings upon you both. And Eve spent all this time reflecting on my own shortcomings.”

With careful hands, she placed a small, gilded statue of the Moon Goddess on the table in front of him

This… I had it made for

I don’t expect forgiveness I just want you to heal, to get better, and to see

you and Ms. Sinclair join together in marriage.

Her words hung in the air, sincere, but I could hardly be moved.

1 sat, unmoving, at the edge of the bed, watching her every word with a steely gaze.

A perfect act of feigned purity.

Caden’s face remained impassive, his voice steady, almost distant. “I hope you find peace with yourself.”

Heidi’s face flickered, but she forced a smile, her voice soft with hope. “Thank you, Caden. I’m grateful… Truly,

Then, as if uncertain, she hesitated. “Can we still be friends?”

Caden glanced at me briefly before narrowing his eyes at her.

After a long sigh, he nodded.

Heidi’s eyes brightened, her smile widening with what seemed like genuine joy. Im so happy, Caden!” she said, her voice light. She lingered for a moment, glancing at both of us, then added, “You should rest. I won’t keep you.”

Her tone was cheerful, but it felt hollow, her steps echoing on the floor as she left, her heels clicking with at sharp, almost deliberate rhythm.

The door shut behind her with a soft thud, and no sooner had she left than Yura walked in, holding the items I’d requested.

her gaze landing on the two bowls on the table.Her hand shot out to grab them, a note of panic creeping into her voice. “I just saw Heidi. This came from her, right? I’ll have it tested, just in case

laugh at her

shaking my head. “Do you really think Heidi would poison

with?”

brow furrowed, his expression distant, but he rolled his eyes in

calmer, exhaled sharply. “I

359 Heidi’s

stack of papers. “Everything you needed. I’ll leave you two

eyebrow, a smile tugging at the corners of

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+8 Pearls

doorknob. I don’t want to stick around and be the third wheel.”

him. I didn’t disturb him. Instead, I started sorting through what Yura had brought, grabbing a pen and sketching designs for our

up the idea of getting engaged, d already envisioned what the outfits should look like. So, I set to work, lost

and I

in his wheelchair, still as stone, his eyes heavy with something unreadable.

dress you designed?” Caden’s eyebrow arched, a rare warmth creeping into his voice. It’s beautiful.

sudden thought clawing at me. My gaze shifted to his legs, suspicion curling in my chest. “Your legs… are you really crippled? You move so much more

light that had lingered there fading in an instant. The warmth in them

it slowly, as if the weight of the world

lost. Then, I rushed to explain. “That’s not what I meant. I just… I want you to tell me what’s wrong.

a whisper. His long lashes fluttered slightly, his gaze

“I-”

cut me off, his tone flat. I’m going out for some air.

about me.

he pushed the wheelchair toward the

the bed, my eyes fixed on the sketchbook in my hands. The designs–gown and suit

shape, but there was no satisfaction. Only frustration.

I

had cut deeper than

man in full health to someone broken, each movement

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