Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 21

Looking at myself in the mirror, I forced a smile. 'Smile today. Be happy. Live happily ever after from now on,' I told myself.

When I went downstairs, Matthew and Lindey had already made breakfast. They'd even swapped the regular tableware and couch covers for the special family occasion sets. "Rea, once you get your marriage certificate, come back so we can celebrate and discuss the wedding party details," Lindey said, sounding more excited than I was. "Sure!" I replied.

Lindey looked at me. "You look beautiful today. It would look even better if it was embellished with pearls or Swarovski crystals."

"That would be too conspicuous," I said.

"Don't listen to her. It's not a wedding ceremony; there's no need to dress extravagantly just to get a marriage license. Rea, wear whatever you like," Matthew cut in, correcting Lindey. I smiled, feeling warm inside.

Lindey dragged me to the table. Along with the usual lavish breakfast, there were two extra eggs and a sausage arranged in a way that made me blush.

Before I could ask, Lindey whispered in my ear, "This is our family custom. It symbolizes the hope for a child soon. But I don't care if it's a boy or girl; I just hope you and Jace have a child soon."

My face burned as I looked at the eggs and sausage, feeling too embarrassed to eat them.

"Just take a bite," Lindey said, peeling an egg and handing it to me.

a bite, my face still red, and then focused on my

until I was almost finished that I noticed

replied, just as we heard footsteps on the stairs. Jace was coming

feeling that his expression

watched him walk over. "Rea, I talked to Abbot Levinsky, and he said the best time to get the certificate is at 10:58 a.m.,

feeling my excitement

the roost. People turned to Harmonism monks or sisters for the

sat down to eat. He finished the fancy breakfast quickly-not rushed, but faster than

handed him the rest of my egg and sausage, which he ate

at home. I need to prepare something," he said

at me, mouthing that he was getting a gift

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being first yesterday, I figured the

I took off my coat, my phone rang. It

like Gavin knew about our plan to

"Good morning, Gavin. What's