Chapter 23
The voices gradually subsided, just as the door opened again.]
Cersei walked in with
her arin
linked through Hurley’s. Her eyes bright with joy as she led him toward the counter, excitedly recommending her favorite flavor.
“The cream puffs here are excellent! You should try them
Harley ultimately yielded to Cersel’s enthusiasts joining her in ordering cream puffs and coffee. As they were about to find seats, they met Louis’s gaze directly!]
This was Cersei’s first time seeing Louis in such a state.
Dark coffee had soaked his hair, dripping from the ends onto his white shirt
As their gazes locked, he looked flustered and tried to avoid hers. But seated directly across from them, he had nowhere to hide
“Cersei…” He forced a smile, preparing to greet them. But before he could even finish her name, she had already looked away, pretending she hadn’t seen him
She simply took Hurley’s arm and walked in the opposite direction ||
The couple gradually moved away, disappearing into the crowd
A bitter taste spread on Louis’s tongue, and his vision blurred. He instinctively raised his hand to wipe them, only to realize it was coffee that had gotten into his
He pulled at the corner of his lips in a self–mocking smile |
Laughing at his own foolishness, at his presumption]
Yes, Cersel had made it clear so many times that she disliked him and despised him. How could she possibly sit down and have a conversation with him now?
Perhaps soon, even that momentary pause would disappear.]
He rose dispassionately and walked out of the coffee shop. Sunlight fell upon him and he looked up, only to find his eyes couldn’t bear the brightness.
The voices of the crowd echoed in his mind again and Louis smiled bitterly once more.]
They were right, after all. He was the one who hadn’t known how to cherish what he had ]]
In the second 1 year of Cersei and Hurley’s marriage, the two families arranged a family gathering
It was a large group, but the istmosphere around the dining table was warm and pleasant[]
Hurley thoughtfully ladled a bowl of soup and placed it before her. “Here, your favorite clam chowder.
The young couple’s affection made both sets of parents feel satisfied.[]
Cersel still wasn’t used to being too affectionate in front of her elders, but she certainly appreciated his attentiveness.
Aber face
As she picked up the soup bowl to drink, the aroma that usually smelled so good somehow carried a fishy odor this time. Her stomach churned, and her changed as she quickly stood up and headed to the restroom.]
grow concerned
The sudden shift startled everyone present. Seeing her strong reaction, everyone grew co
What’s happening? Hurley, go check on her. If she’s sick, take her to the hospital right away. Don’t let it dragonr
Hurley was just a confused but quickly followed |
When he reached the bathroom, Cersel was still vomiting[]
Her stomach was already empty, yet the nauseous feeling wouldn’t subside.
Both families argently took to the hospital, where they were referred from gastroenterology to obstetrics, and finally received an answer
Looking at the positive test result, Hurley could hardly believe it. After confirming multiple times, the doctor finally grew impatient and began shooing them
“Yes, she’s definitely pregnant. Six weeks along. Morning sickness is normal, don’t worry just be careful with diet, keep calm, and don’t stress. Next, pleaser“]
The group that had arrived full of worry departed bursting with joy!]
- she felt somewhat helpless {]
Cersel became the center of attention for both families. Surmunded by the dating care of three concerned elders,
She had only become pregunt, yet everyone acted as if facing a major crisis ||
up, with her already visible baby bump,
- p. she raised her head and determined to maintain her freedom |
After another routine check up
“You heard the doctor, right?” she said with confidence. “As long as I don’t overindulge, my mood should be the priority. I want ice cream go buy some for met
She commanded with such conviction that Thurley could only ned. “Alright, alright, I’ll go buy it. But you promised–don’t ovendo il
Seeing her ned in agreement, he left with a sense of relief ||
Cersei wood willing, only to find someone had quietly appeared before her []
She looked up to see Louis. His gare fell on her slightly rounded helly, appearing somewhat stansted]
How many months?” is voler was hoarse ||
Leonverse with i
him
Perhaps due to hormonal changes, Cerses found her emotions had mellowed since becoining pregnant. Now, seeing Louis, she could even conve cvilly.
She didn’t conceal anything. “Just over three months,“||
She gently placed her hand on her belly, a soft glow of motherhood in her eyes.]
Just as he was about to say something more, Hurley returned with an ice cream cone. Cerset lost any desire to continue their conversation and happily walked toward Hurley
swallowed hack the question, “Are you happy now
Behind them. Louis watched as they jocked and walked away shoulder to shoulder. He st
She was happy.
That was enough
Then his eyes grew hot with emotion as he remembered they had once had a child together.
But he had been too inadequate as a father, so ultimately that child had left them
Perhaps it was tace√]
Destiny had determined they werent meant to be a perfect match.
The life she had built with Hurley seemed perfect on the surface–a devoted husband, a beautiful home, and a baby on the way
Yet beneath this facade of happiness, something felt strangely amiss.
