The Name of the Rose
The cold, hard handle of the knife brought a strange sense of stability, calming her mind slightly.
"Don't make me look too ugly. If you must use me to humiliate my father, at least let me wear clothes." Reversing the blade and pressing it against her heart, Lin Yilan recalled a loving face, her voice trembling. "If... if possible, please burn me. Don't let anyone recognize who I am."
She didn't have the courage to wait for an answer. The sharp blade instantly pierced her outer garment. The moment it invaded her heart, it was suddenly snatched away by him. Immense force pushed her against the wall, jarring her back painfully.