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.

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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.

stand by and watch me

all, I’m

was the girl who saved

he no longer loved me, he still

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

took a step forward. “Tessa, come down

hard that I tasted blood. My tears streamed down my face as if I was a fragile, helpless damsel in distress.

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

Heidi had to do was throw

grew sharper. “Of course! She’s Tessa–the girl you’ve been longing for all this time. The truth is, you never stopped

stop being so unreasonable?” Caden’s handsome

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

thrill shot through me.

had feelings

wouldn’t be fighting with

how cruel Rosaline was being. Public opinion alone would be enough to destroy her reputation!

pitiful voice I could muster. “Caden, I’m so

you going to jump?

My face stiffened.

seriously trying to force

wrong? Scared? Or are you just putting on a

That’s not it… “I stammered. “Ms. Sinclair, I know you hate me… I know you resent me But don’t worry. I’ll be gone soon.

at Caden.

on the

me tall. He would

how considerate of you.

if I should push my luck a little further. Just as I took another step back, a sudden gust of

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slipped. Before I could