Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 403 Faces Are Deceptive

Heidi’s POV:

Caden hadn’t visited me in days.

Whenever I called, he always said he was busy.

Left with no other choice, I faked a relapse just to get him to come.

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He still cares about me–otherwise, why would he rush to the hospital the moment he heard my condition had worsened?

Besides, I’d heard that Rosaline had gone to Yerkshire recently.

Caden hadn’t gone with her–so they really must have had a falling out.

“The doctor said you’ve been improving. Just focus on resting.” A faint smile played on Caden’s lips.

I forced a smile of my own. “Caden, I’m so happy you came to see me.”

But he gently pulled his hand away, his voice lacking warmth. “I have things to take care of, Tessa. I’ll come visit you in a few days.”

Seeing how eager he was to leave, I instinctively reached for his arm, my voice laced with hope. “Caden, can you stay just a little longer?”

Caden hesitated when he saw my weary face, letting out a quiet sigh before staying put.

Hmph, now that Rosaline was out of the picture, I finally had a chance to get closer to him.

Just then, the door swung open, and Wendy walked into the room. She looked straight at Caden and said, “So this is where you’ve been! I just went to your office looking for you, but you weren’t there.”

Caden turned at the sound of her voice, his expression instantly darkening.

“What is it?” Caden asked, his brows knitting together.

“Can we speak outside?” Wendy shot a jealous glance at me as I lay on the hospital bed.

Caden hesitated briefly before giving a nod and following Wendy out of the room.

as they disappeared through the door, and a searing hatred ignited within

is Wendy? How dare she come

feelings for her. She’s

matter what happens, Caden will be mine in the

Wendy’s POV:

Caden.” I quickened my pace to keep

n!

he didn’t spare me so much as a glance. Without a word,

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Rolls–Royce disappear into the distance, I clenched my fists, frustration

to Lilian, fuming. “What is that supposed to mean? Why won’t

“Maybe Caden is

“But I

mend things with him,

I never expected that the heir of the Eclipse Pack would brush me off so

the hospital to visit Heidi, that wretched woman.

do I lack compared to Heidi–a former bar

out another approach.” Lilian tried to calm

that be?” I snapped, my patience wearing thin.

as drugging–what else is left for

remarkable about Heidi. All she does is act pitiful,” Lilian scoffed. “Think about it–she stirred up drama by crying, making a scene, and even threatening

are you getting at?” I murmured, mulling over her words.

he’s bound to feel guilty and start caring about

Lilian’s POV:

suggested the plan with a straight face, but deep down,

that Caden had no

tricks as Heidi, pretending to be weak and vulnerable, he likely wouldn’t spare her a second

I still wanted to

in the end, I envied Wendy

enough to be born into a powerful and influential

indulged, and