Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 184 Caden and Tessa Hug Each Other Caden's POV: Inside the room.

I gave Heidi a ride back home.

Finishe As I stepped into her room, I noticed that her house belonged to a poor rural family. The walls were bare, and everything looked worn-out and simple.

Feeling a bit surprised, I asked, “Tessa, is this where you live?" She nodded. "Yes, this is my birth parents' home. I usually rent a place in the city since traveling back and forth to the bar at night would be too inconvenient. But whenever I have free time, I cback." She lowered her head slightly, biting her lip. "Once Grandma's health improves, I plan to move my whole family to the city." I nodded in understanding. "Where is everyone right now?" "My parents are at the hospital with Grandma. They probably won't be back until later," she replied softly.

"In that case, get srest. I should be going now." As I got up to leave, my thoughts drifted to Rosaline and the engagement ceremony that was happening later that evening.

"Caden, I feel so much pain here." Just as I was about to step out, Heidi suddenly placed her hand on her chest and leaned toward me..

"Tessa, what's wrong?" I quickly reached out to support her.

She rested against me, lifting herself slightly on her toes. Her lips hovered close to my ear as she whispered in a sweet, soft voice, "Caden, do you remember? Didn't you once promise to marry me?" Her words frozein place.

Rosaline's POV: When I pushed open the door, the first thing I saw was a young woman with messy clothes tightly embracing Caden.

Their posture was close-too close. Their interaction was unmistakably intimate.

And then, I heard her say to him, "Didn't you once promise to marry me?" I stood there in shock, unable to process what I was seeing. My mind went completely blank.

I had been frantically searching for Caden, worried sick about where he had gone.

Never in my worst nightmares did I imagine that the real reason for his absence was that he was with another woman in such a way! My heart pounded violently, the ache in my chest so intense that it felt like I could barely breathe.

I inhaled deeply, struggling to keep my emotions in check. My voice shook as I demanded, "Caden, what is going on?" 1/3 Chapter 184 Caden and Tessa Hug Each Other He hesitated for a moment, then turned toward the door.

78% Finished "Rosaline?" His tone carried a trace of surprise, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

He released the girl from his arms and looked at me. “Rosaline, why are you here?" But the girl refused to let go. She clung to him tightly, leaning against him as if she had no strength left, her body trembling. "Caden, who is she? I don't feel well please don't leave me." ...

Caden frowned and glanced down at her. "Tessa, are you alright?" Tessa...

That nrang in my ears like a curse.

This girl the one he was embracing so protectively was Tessa.

It was her.

No wonder...

Hah ...

How laughable.

Today was supposed to be the day of our engagement, yet here he was, holding another woman in his arms.

And not just any woman. It's Tessa, the one he had been longing for all these years.

Right now, it felt as if my heart had been doused in acid, burning with unbearable pain.

"Caden, is she Tessa?" I fought to keep my voice steady.

His expression shifted slightly.

Meeting my gaze, he said, “Go hfirst. I'll explain everything later." I didn't respond, only fixing him with an icy stare.

His actions had already toldeverything I needed to know.

Right in front of me, he was still holding Tessa tightly! To Caden, the person he cherished and loved the most had always been Tessa! In the past, in this moment, and even in the days to come! And me? I was nothing more than a fleeting shadow.

Of course, now that Caden's beloved Tessa had returned, why would he spareeven a glance? The main lead had cback. What use was I, the stand-in?

I wanted to storm up to him, slap him across the face, and demand to know why he had treatedthis way. Rut restrained mucelf 2/3 08:14 Tue, 18 Mar Chapter 184 Caden and Tessa Hug Each Other Now that he had found Tessa and no longer cared for me, why should I keep holding on? I am not sfragile woman who crumbles when a man walks away! No wonder the Moon Goddess never bothered to connect us.

Finished

I had been wrong to blher. His heart had always belonged to Tessa. How could he have ever truly loved me? Clenching my teeth, I cast one last deep glance at Caden before turning away.

He seemed to say something behind me, but I didn't listen.

My footsteps felt impossibly heavy, each step harder than the last.

Dazed and unsettled, I wandered out through the gates. Yura spottedand let out a startled gasp. "Rosaline, I've been searching everywhere, but I couldn't find Caden..." "There's no need to search,” I replied icily, my nails pressing deep into my palms.

The sting in my fingers spread through my body, yet it was nothing compared to the ache in my heart.

Noticing my somber expression, Yura quickly asked, "Rosaline, what happened?" "Yura, let's go." Without another word, I grabbed her hand and led her toward the street.

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