Chapter 211

Before heading out to the city hall, Christine grabbed me by the shoulders, giving my lips a coat of bold red lipstick. “Big celebrations call for bright and fiery vibes. There you go!”

After applying it, she looked satisfied, waving me off with a smile. I couldn’t help but laugh, feeling a sudden lift in my spirits. Indeed, wasn’t this what I had been longing for?

I perked up and went out, arriving at the town hall at 2 PM.

After waiting for him countless times over three years, I wasn’t keen on doing it again. Yet, as I stepped out of the car, there was no sign of Bryant. It seemed I was waiting for him once more.

Thankfully, he didn’t keep me waiting for too long. A few minutes later, a tall figure stepped out of a sleek black Maybach. His presence was imposing, and his gaze icy, clearly in a foul mood.

Since we headed toward divorce, he’d stopped hiding his true self. Gone was the gentle and reserved facade he used to put up.

However, he wasn’t alone. Two more figures emerged from the car. Arm in arm with Teresa, Margaret followed behind Bryant, oblivious that he was aware of their petty schemes.

me without pause. “You were so eager for a divorce, weren’t you? Let’s

a marriage license today, are you? You’re going out of your way to prevent your

eyes narrowed, his voice flat, “Were you so

used to love you, remember?”

lost myself. How

of the town hall. “And now? You

if he was asking if

away to hide my feelings. I pointed to

need.” His voice barely faded when a middle–aged man in a sharp suit approached us from the

words cutting, “Aren’t you in a hurry? Let’s save you some time in the queue

thrown earlier, my praise was genuine.

seemed sincere, just superficial acts. He’d never truly cared for what I needed. It was somewhat ironic that I got to experience

an office, gathered our documents, and brought in the papers for us to sign. In

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