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.

them down quickly, 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 she’s poisoned it.”

but laugh at her overreaction.

look at Caden, shaking my head. “Do you

with?”

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

now visibly calmer, exhaled sharply. “I was just

Heidi’s Repentance

handed me a laptop and a stack of papers. “Everything you needed. I’ll leave you

a smile tugging at the corners of my lips. “In

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+8 Pearls

on the doorknob. I don’t want to stick

Caden turned his attention to the documents in front of him. I didn’t disturb him. Instead, I started sorting

up the idea of getting engaged, d already envisioned what the outfits

passed, and I glanced

was watching me, his dark gaze locked onto mine. He sat in his wheelchair, still as stone,

Caden’s eyebrow arched, a rare warmth creeping

pen down, a sudden thought clawing at me. My gaze shifted to his legs, suspicion curling in my chest. “Your legs… are you

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

pushing it slowly, as if the weight of the world rested on his shoulders.

explain. “That’s not what I meant. I just… I want you to tell me

his voice low, the words barely more than a whisper. His long lashes fluttered slightly, his gaze downward, heavy with sorrow. The sadness in his eyes

“I-”

me off, his tone flat.

about me.

he pushed the wheelchair toward the door, retreating

onto the bed, my eyes fixed on the sketchbook in my hands. The

taking shape, but there was no satisfaction. Only frustration.

I

careless and thoughtless, had

health to someone broken, each movement a silent scream

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