Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1203 Chaos Unfurling

Even the man who was her beloved had forsaken her; his devotion now entirely belonged to Violet.

From her vantage point on the second floor, Lucy observed the scene below with a heavy heart. Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd as the grand surprise unfolded.

She watched Lennon emerge from the oversized gift box, his face lighting up as he embraced Violet in a warm hug.

Her gaze remained steady as Lennon knelt down, his voice filled with sincerity as he professed his love to Violet.

She felt a pang of bittersweet resignation as she watched Lennon slide the engagement ring onto Violet's slender finger, the final act of commitment that sealed their bond.

Lucy's lips tightened into a thin line, her gaze drifting unconsciously to the wedding ring located on her right hand's ring finger.

The simple silver band stood as a testament to her modesty and Colin's understanding. She had never wanted Colin to spend extravagantly, and he had honored her wishes without question.

In stark contrast, the ring Lennon had just placed on Violet's finger glittered ostentatiously, a diamond the size of a pigeon egg. Its extravagant brilliance caught the light, a symbol of wealth and opulence that seemed to eclipse the quiet simplicity of Lucy's own ring.

Below, Lennon held Violet in a jubilant embrace, his face alight with joy as he announced to the crowd, "We're getting married!"

The whole venue erupted in a frenzy of exhilaration and applause.

Simultaneously, Lucy's heart seemed to shatter into fragments. At that moment, a searing pain pierced through her abdomen, more intense than ever before.

Doubling over in agony, she clutched the railing for support, her knuckles turning white. The pain was relentless, threatening to bring her to her knees on the cold marble floor.

Colin rushed to her side, his concern etched across his face. "Are you alright, Lulu?"

Lucy forced a smile, shaking her head with a rueful gesture. "I'm doing alright; it was just a small ache," she responded, her voice strained.

"You need to stop overexerting yourself!" Colin insisted, his worry deepening. Grinding his teeth, Colin continued, "The hospital reached out to me today with the news that they've found a compatible liver donor for you. Moreover, the surgery can be done as quickly as tonight..."

"This is a rare chance, you truly need..."

Lucy swiveled her head in refusal, cutting off Colin's words.

Before Colin could say another word, they were jolted by Violet's piercing scream echoing from downstairs.

Both of them spun around to face the source of the commotion-

The once excited but serene venue had erupted into chaos.

An ominous figure brandishing a sharp fruit knife was advancing toward Violet with alarming speed-

In a heartbeat, Lennon reacted with lightning reflexes, positioning himself protectively before Violet's body.

The silver blade pierced Lennon's abdomen with ruthless precision, slicing through fabric and flesh alike. The metallic tang of blood instantly filled the air, mingling with the shocking gasps of the guests.

Colin, standing beside Lucy, felt her body tense up as the events unfolded with horrifying speed. He could sense her trembling, a visceral reaction to the violence before them.

Lucy's instinct was to rush downstairs, to check on Lennon, to intervene somehow. But the pain gripping her own body was too intense, debilitating her ability to even stand.

Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, a mixture of fear, anguish, and helplessness. Her heart ached with the urge to act, yet her physical limitations held her captive in place.

With a quivering voice, Lucy shoved Colin aside. "Go see how he's doing! Now!!" she urged.

"Call 911 right this instance! We need to get him to the hospital now!" she shouted desperately.

Colin bit down on his lip, torn between obeying Lucy's command and staying by her side to shield her from the unfolding chaos. "He has a lot of people by his side; there's no need to fret," he assured her, trying to provide reassurance amidst the turmoil.

Through tear-blurred eyes, Lucy watched as Lennon knelt on the ground, his hand pressed desperately against his abdominal area that was seeping with blood. Blood continued to seep through his fingers, staining his clothes and the floor beneath him.

In that harrowing moment, Lucy felt her heart shatter into irreparable pieces.

Five long years had passed since their relationship had gone astray. In that time, she had harbored bitterness and resentment towards him-wishing ill upon him, cursing his name, even despising his memory.

Yet, in the horrific moments when Lennon was attacked before her very eyes, all those years of animosity dissolved into a surge of unexpected emotions. Despite everything, Lucy's heart ached with sorrow.

As she watched him struggle with the pain, a profound sense of regret washed over her. She found herself wishing she could trade places with him, to bear the suffering in his stead.

In a swift and coordinated response, security guards stormed into the venue, moving with precision to apprehend the assailant.

The criminal was quickly subdued, and pinned to the ground as he continued to glare at Violet with venomous eyes. His voice rang out with rage, accusing her loudly, "You wretched woman! You dare to get engaged to another even after you've promised me your hand?!"

The assailant's enraged shouts reverberated through the banquet hall, stirring panic and confusion among the guests.

The once festive atmosphere devolved into chaos as people reacted to the sudden violence and the shocking accusations hurled at Violet.

The guests collectively processed the shocking revelation: the assailant was Violet's former boyfriend?! Murmurs of disbelief and alarm spread among them, each person grappling with the unexpected turn of events.

"I don't know who he is! I swear he's not my former boyfriend!" Violet's voice

pierced through the tumult, her scream carrying an edge of desperation and fear.

"I don't know him!" she repeated, her words echoing like a desperate plea in the chaos.noveldrama