Chapter 2
Louis returned home late that evening
Cerael lay in bed with her back to him, silent as if already asleep
But it was far earlier than her usual bedtime. Assuming she was still upset, he slipped into bed and pulled her into his arms[]
“Come on, I already used a forgiveness card. And I’ve sent the pendant to be repaired. Don’t stay mad, okay? |
The neither pulled away from his embrace nor answered him []
As he prepared to say more, his phone rang. Seeing the name on the screen, be hesitated briefly before getting up and walking away to answer.]
“What is it?
Soon, Violet’s tearful voice came through the speaker. “Louis, I’m scared being alone in the hospital…-
Louis looked back toward the bedroom, oting she hadn’t changed position. He lowered his voice with his tone indulgent and resigned.
Wait for me. I’ll be right there.”
Walt
Once her crying malmed down, he ended the call and returned to the bedside.
“Cersel, there’s something urgent at work. I have to head over. Take a break, love you
Without waiting for a response. Louts hurriedly left the room
silence fell once again.]]
Cersei slowly open her eyes, looking toward the doorway
self–mocking smile.]
Despite his attempt to take the call on the balcony, she had heard their conversation clearly
She couldn’t well whether she felt more heartbroken or relieved. She could only console herself it didn’t matter–only three chances remained.]]
Day–passed, and Louis came home later and later
That day, just after 7 PM. Cersel received his messige, same as always:]]
Icense, it’s a busy night at the office again. Don’t wait up for dinner.]|
She knew it was all bes about work
A few minutes later, her phone vibrated again–a photo from Violer
Louts stood in an apron with rolled up sleeves, making pasta.
This drams played out almost daily. Louis would make an excuse about work, but soon after, Violet would provocatively send photos and videos.]
Some showed him feeding Violet pasta, others captured then watching fireworks together, or enjoying movies.]
Each time, Cersel pretended she hadn’t seen anything!]
Until one night, her phone dinged again. Expecting more bait from Violet, she almost deleted it until the preview brought a flash of joy to her face
[Ms.
Winters, your pendant has been repaired and is ready for pickup
She immediately changed and followed the address to New York’s largest mall ||
Just as she exited the repair shop, a favole came from nearby.
-Louis, is just a linde hurt. Do we really need all these gifts?“||
Cersed turned her head and froze. There was violet carrying shopping bags, playfully pouting at Louis beside her.[]
He smiled with his voice warm and doting. This is too much? If you like them, I’d buy you this entire mall
Violet squealed with delight at his words.
At that moment, Leais happened to look up and their eyes me
Louis flinched. He instinctively stepped away from Violet. “Cersel, what are you doing here?-||
“My pendant,” she said calmly. “It’s ready, 1 came to pick it up. Weren’t you busy at the office? |
Her voice remained even, yet somehow it made him anxious. Noticing her gaze shift to Violet, Louis scrambled to explain
There was
work–I mean, I was taking violet on a company site visit, and we passed by here, so I figured I grab some gifts for the staff
The Lie was pitiful.]
Cersei stared at him steadily. She didn’t ask why a CEO needed to bray gifts in person.]
She didn’t ask why he was walking so close to Violet if they were just shopping for gifts
Or why he’d say something so outrageous about buying out the entire mall just to please her.]]
She parted her lips to speak. But chaos broke out before she could.
“Run! Someone’s gone crazy with a knife“]
ams and shouts erupted as people scattered in panic, creating instant chaos
The three of them hard instinctively toward the noise.
A man in striped hospital clothes pulling a knife from his waistband and was swinging it wildly at anyone in reach
