Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 382 The Show Must Go On

Heidi’s eyes lit up with surprise as she asked eagerly, “ally? She was completely oblivious to the silent exchange between Caden and me and she thought hertle act had worked.

She bit her lip and softened her voice as she continued her pitiful act. “Caden, you wouldn’t abandon me, would you?”

“I wouldn’t.” Caden smiled faintly, His usually cold and distant face showed a rare hint of gentleness.

甲

Hope flashed across Heidi’s face, but she quickly masked it with another layer of false despair. “Forget it, Caden… living is too painful. I really wanted to sincerely bless you and Rosaline, but… I just can’t. I don’t know why my heart hurts so much…

She choked on a sob, then continued, “I don’t understand… I was the one who met you first. You even told me that you would marry me when we grew up. Maybe… maybe this is my punishment for all the mistakes I’ve made. That’s why fate is so cruel to me…

With every word, she inched backward, step by step, until she was teetering on the very edge of the rooftop.

Her frail body swayed dangerously as if the slightest breeze could send her plunging into the abyss below. She was just a step away from falling.

Gasps filled the air as the gathered doctors, nurses, and onlookers panicked. “Mr. Holbrook, please, say something to give Ms. Tessford a reason to live! Please do that first!”

I watched coldly and shot Caden a look. “If you say it, we’re done, I said.

A nearby werewolf nurse turned to me with an expression of pure disapproval. “Ms. Sinclair, this is a human life we’re talking about! How can you be so heartless?”

“And I’m just supposed to stand by and let her steal my ancé with this pathetic stunt?” I shot back.

The nurse fell silent.

Heidi’s POV:

I never expected Rosaline to be this ruthless.

I clenched my fists in frustration. That Omega b*tch was blatantly challenging me!

Hmph. I won’t lose.

Biting my lip, I steeled myself and inched even closer to the ledge, determined to push Caden’s limits.

no way he would just stand by and

I’m Tessa.

was the girl who saved him eight

if he no longer loved me, he still

1/5

382 The Show

+8 Pearls

eyes shimmered with tears as I whispered, “Caden, I’m sorry. I don’t want to burden you anymore. If there’s a next

“Tessa, come down from

don’t want to be the reason you and Ms. Sinclair fight. I choked out, biting my lip so hard that I tasted blood. My tears streamed down my face as if I was a fragile, helpless damsel in distress. The sight of my suffering made the

was firm yet soft. “Rosaline, can you step aside for Tessa? She only has

Caden, you really are something, aren’t you? So all Heidi had to do was throw a

this time. The truth is, you never stopped loving

so unreasonable?” Caden’s

Tessa is the only one in your heart, fine. Let’s

to their exchange, a triumphant thrill shot through me.

still had feelings

wouldn’t be fighting

mention, with so many witnesses here, everyone could see how cruel Rosaline was being.

wiped at my tears and spoke in the softest, most pitiful voice I could muster. “Caden, I’m

weren’t you going to jump? What are you waiting

My face stiffened.

seriously trying to

you just putting on a show?” Rosaline

it… “I stammered. “Ms. Sinclair, I know you hate me… I know you resent me But don’t worry. I’ll be gone soon. Caden’s heart will belong to you alone by then…”

at Caden.

on the fact

let me tall. He would save

how considerate of you. Thanks so much.”

hesitated, wondering if I should push my luck a little further. Just as I took another step back,

2/3

Wed, Mar 26

The Show Must Go

slipped. Before I