Chapter 15
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Hurley had beguts preparations a month in adeswer, organizing a grand celelu minus:||
Almost every notable figure in New York received an invitation, except for Louis tartis.||
left him bruised and hosptalized||
Beyond the guests, what delighted Cersei most was that Hurley had invited her mother, Bine Lopez, who had been living abroad for years]]
In the elegantly luxuttons banquet hall, Creset dressed in a perfectly tailored estos gown, she froze in surprise the moment she saw her mother. Her eyes Immediately ited with joy
Though Time was over fifty, apart from some faint lies at the corners of her eyes, she appeared remarkably youthfal]]
When she smiled, her loving gaze was impossible to Itide.||
“Today is your birthday, of course. I’m back to spend it with you. Previously, my health issues made long distance travel difficult, so I couldn’t be there for you property. I didn’t even know if you were doing well or if anyone was treating you hafty–|||
Her expression showed both regret and reflection as she gently stroked Cersei’s hair. “But now that I’m feeling better, I want to spend more time with you.
Understanding the implication, Cersei’s excitement grew. “You’re not leaving anymore?”
-Cersei recalled trying to persuade her mother to return with her when she moved back to New York. But Eame didn’t want to burden her and firmly refused[]
Given her mother’s poor health, Cersei had reluctantly abandoned the idea. Lattle did she know Harley had successfully convinced her.
Lasst in her happiness. Cersei missed the meaningful glance exchanged between Esine and Harley:[]
For her current self, this was the greatest joy:
Mursuits rippled through the crowd audible even without strain_||
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now?
“Your news is way out of date Louis rated Cersei like a queen, their public displays of affection were everywhere. But then, I don’t know what happened, three years ago they suddenly started a divorce. The divorce proceedings lasted almost half a year-l
“Speaking of, she’s really lucky. Her fint
ter first husband loved her so much, and now Hurley is treating her so well…
In the corner, having spent a fortune to acquire an churning inside him
re an invitation, Louis listened to the gossip while watching the intimate group at the center of the hall, feelings
even seeing her had become so difficuh.|||
Once, he had been the one standing beside
side Cersel. Now, even s
Yet he had no right to resent anyone, for he himself was the architect of this situation [
A seven cake was wheeled in, with a square velvet box placed in front[]
Infront of everyone. Hurley took the small box and knelt on one knee. “Cerset, will you marry mer
The proposal came so unexpectedly that Cersei frote, appearing somewhat bewildered]
She stared at him, still trying to process how the birthday party had suddenly turned into a proposal |
The entire hall fell silent, but moments later erupted to cheers of encouragement||
“Marry him Marry himr“]]
Her heart raced loudly in her ears, the best rising on her face and ear
a visille to sil ||
, yet the horsitated in respond ||
The affirmative answer seemed already assumed by the crowd, y
Undeniably, Cersei liked harley
Whether his appearance or his character and refinement, everyding mai
They were two very different people. But for some reason, at this moment
ther aesthetic perfectly||
e suddenly thought of Louis.]]
