Chapter 16
Similar scenes overlapped in her mind, and Cersei harily recalled how many years ago, Louls had done the same.||
After two years.
of dating, filled with love, he had knelt beneath the cherry tree
herry tree where they had first declared their feelings and proposed
Back then, she had felt only nervous excitement about stepping into their next chapter. But now, she felt hesitation as well.]
It’s true that Cersel had truly moved on from her past relationship. But in matters of the heart, she still fell somewhat inexperienced]
She had always been cautious, lacking courage when facing unfamiliar experiences
Whether facing Louis’s hundred declarations of love back then, or Hurley’s proposal now
Cersel was afrald–afraid he might become another Louis
Suddenly, warmth filled her palm. Looking down, she saw her mother’s hand.
Startled, she looked up to see Esme smiling, both gentle and resolute. Just listen to your heart. For everything else, as long as we try our best, we’ll have no regrets
she looked down against Hurley, still kneeling before her. In the raised ring box, diamond facets gleamed brilliandy in the light. The silver band had been polished smooth, deadly engraved with their names.]
Through his deep gaze, she could see his nervousness–no less than her own.
It seemed he was telling her to consider only her own feelings, to make the decision that felt right to her.
She asked her heart Cersel, are you willing to accept his love, take another chance and be his lifelong partner?]
In that moment, she could hear the rapid beating of her own heart]
With a
th a soft
breath, Cersel extended her hand toward him and nodded. “1.
But before she could finish, a figure in a server’s uniform suddenly pulled a knife from beneath the cart and rushed toward the group at the center of attention.
“Dier“]
The crisis unfolded in an instant countless streams erupted as guests scattered in all directions. Only one person moved against the flow
“Cersei
“Genser
Three voices cried out simulously. Hurley felt his heart skip a beat just as he stood up to pal Cersei to safety, the glanting knife surged toward her
She instinctively dodged sideways, forgetting the steps beside her
Pain shot through her ankle, causing her legs to buckle and fall. Before she could raise her head, the knife was already at her face!
In that moment, the thought that flashed through her mind how familiar the face beneath the mask seened, though she couldn’t place where she had seen it before
THUDH
The knife tip penetrated flesh. Bright red blood sprayed out, blooming like a crimson flower on a chest.||
Lintervened. “Louis Harris71“||
The attacker thought she had succeeded, raised their eyes only to be shocked by the identity of the person who had late
“Ugh…” His eyes were filled with pain as he looked at Cersel, whom he had pushed toward Hurley Louts tried to speak, but every breath was excruciating. Not a word come out
Seeing her first attack had missed, the assailant yanked out the knife and lunged at Cersel again. Hurley shielded her, burning to deliver a powerful kick to the attacker’s wrist
The knife clattered to the floor.
Hotel security rushed in upon receiving the alert. By the time the attacker tried to retrieve the knife, it was too late. The weapon had been kicked far away, and security had pinned them to the ground.
Cersei struggled to compose herself, her hands shaking as she took out her phone to call both poller and an ambulaner ||
Security ripped off the mask from the still struggling attacker, Just as Cersei finished her calls and burned to see the face, she frowned ||
The face was familiar, but she couldn’t recall where she had seen it before
