Catastrophe Card King

Chapter 802: Chapter 255: No Regrets for Things Done or Trials Faced_5

He certainly didn’t think that the girl was now praising his character when she complimented him.

Before he could say anything, Vera Williams boldly took his hand and slid it down from his shoulder, speaking openly, “No need to be so formal. You can do it!”

Leonard Churchill immediately felt the rise of a soft, charming touch and, without pretending, continued to slide his hand down and gently grasped it.

It felt like touching a delicate cloud.

Once proactive, you become bolder and bolder; Vera Williams felt a once-familiar sensation and said another line, “We’ve already tried this last time. Why be so gentlemanly…”

Saying this, she leaned back further, allowing Leonard Churchill’s hand to move down more conveniently, while murmuring, “Also, Mr. Leonard Churchill, why aren’t you taking the initiative? I won’t reject you.”

Her words were a clear indication of her stance.

If she weren’t facing away, Miss Anne might have blushed from saying such things.

Caught by surprise, Leonard Churchill didn’t know what to say, “Well… this…”

Listenting to his stuttering reply, Vera Williams couldn’t help but smile and added, “It feels very odd to always have the girl initiate these things.”

Eventually, Leonard Churchill took the initiative, shifting his posture and embracing her lightly from the side.

Even under pressure, they remained full and round.

…

Vera Williams was smart; she already knew what Leonard Churchill was worried about.

But she still intentionally asked, “Mr. Leonard Churchill, you… don’t like it?”

Leonard Churchill didn’t hesitate to reply, “That’s not it.”

On the contrary, he also enjoyed these enchanting moments.

Hearing his reply, Vera Williams smiled faintly, as if she had received the best answer.

She obviously knew, “Actually, I know… it’s because you think you’ll leave soon, so you don’t want to leave me with too many memories to dwell on.”

Leonard Churchill: “…”

That was indeed his thought.

But to say it aloud would spoil the atmosphere.

Vera Williams sensed the change but felt compelled to speak, “You really don’t need to overthink.”

This clever girl had already considered many things; she had been somewhat confused before, but not any longer.

She expressed her thoughts and asked, “Mr. Leonard Churchill, as a wise man, what do you think is the most regrettable thing in the world?”

“The most regrettable?”

Leonard Churchill found it hard to answer.

He was very decisive in his approach to life.

That is true both for his death and the death of others.

He doesn’t regret what he cannot do.

And he seldom leaves room for regret in what he can achieve.

But… now, it seemed, there was a contradiction.

Before he could respond, Vera Williams spoke first, “I think… the most regrettable thing in the world is a phrase ‘if only back then’…”

Listening, Leonard Churchill pondered, “If only… back then?”

“Yes.”

Vera Williams’s voice became gentler and more melancholic as she went on, “Like many years later when I’m old, my figure withered and my hair grey, I might say, ‘If only I had been more proactive back then, would the story have turned out differently?’ That would surely be my life’s greatest regret.”

She talked to herself: “I like Mr. Leonard Churchill. So, I don’t hope for our story to end plainly. Even knowing you’ll leave one day, I wish for our days together to be fiery and beautiful. Just like a rose in full bloom, that’s when it’s most beautiful and dazzling. I think when I’m old, I will be glad that in my most beautiful years, I met the handsomest Mr. Leonard Churchill~”

“…”

Her words reverberated like a bell, echoing in his ears, unending.

Listening, Leonard Churchill fell into deep thought.

Never before had he felt life could offer something, apart from the thrill of life and death, capable of stirring his emotions so profoundly.

Vera Williams’s gaze passed through the bathroom window, deep and glittering as she looked outside, “So you needn’t worry about leaving me with unnecessary memories. Because no matter what, meeting you has already been the most important encounter of my life.”

“Do you remember what you once said in a letter, ‘Love willingly, regret nothing.’ I know, Mr. Leonard Churchill, it’s because you care about me that you have such concerns. If I don’t take the initiative now, I’ll surely regret it years from now. You know, right now, I’ve mustered the greatest courage of my life… I’m not gambling that you will always be in my life, but I’m betting I won’t have regrets.”

“There will certainly be regrets.”

“But definitely not because we didn’t get intimately close~”

“…”

As Vera Williams spoke.

Leonard Churchill listened, nodding his head.

He finally understood why he had kept the Useless Great Sword.

Just as Vera Williams said, the encounter itself was already the best arrangement by fate.

Life is full of crossroads, and whichever path you choose, there will be regrets.

So choose to follow your heart.

…

In the bath, the atmosphere was warm like a hot spring.

Leonard Churchill and Vera Williams talked a lot.

But staying in the bath too long wasn’t comfortable.

Leonard Churchill got up, dried off his body, and returned to the room first.

Vera Williams still had her hair and makeup to sort out.

He lay on the bed, pondering for a long time.

Just as he was thinking, suddenly, the lights went out.

The room was plunged into darkness.

Leonard Churchill’s night vision allowed him to see clearly even without lights.

He saw the girl timidly make her way from the bathroom and then slip naked under the covers.

Leonard Churchill immediately felt a warm touch as she cuddled into his embrace.

Vera Williams curled up beside him like a kitten, her body burning hot.

Just as she said, her bold actions had taken all the courage she had.

Now, even with the lights off, the girl didn’t dare to show her head.

Under the covers, a scene of intimate romance unfolded.

“By the way, I’ve contracted the Blood Plague…”

“I know. Didn’t you say it’s transmitted through blood? It can be avoided.”

“Hm?”

“Umm… yeah… I have this in my Storage Ring.”

“What’s that?”

“It was given to me by my mother during my adult ceremony.”

“…”

PS. Here’s a picture, Dream Wedding.jpg (waiting for approval). Three versions of Vera Williams were released; which one do you think fits best with the story?