Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 550

She leaned her head against Mark’s arm, continuing to express her gratitude genuinely..

Mark watched Lacey’s enthusiasm with a hint of amusement as he retrieved a stack of documents. “The contract can be signed later; are you ready to register our marriage now?”

“Let’s go register,” Lacey responded enthusiastically, flinging open the car door and exiting without hesitation.

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Diana, hiding in the shade, observed as Mark and Lacey strolled hand in hand into the city hall. Relief washed over her. “Oh my goodness. Mark has finally found a partner.” Diana fanned herself, her flushed face glistening with sweat.

“What are you doing here at this hour?” Aaron, along with several colleagues, unexpectedly found Diana crouched behind a

tree.

“Aaron, I’m about to melt away,” Diana exclaimed, lowering her head to wipe her sweat onto Aaron’s white shirt.

teasing. “Lunchtime is coming up–would you like to join me for a meal in

his colleagues and walked forward. Despite Aaron’s reminders

Aaron’s colleagues erupted with excitement. Eligible bachelors swarmed to tease the two. “Aaron, introduce us. When

shot a calm glance at Lacey before gently nudging his colleagues

going out for lunch,” a tall and attractive woman approached,

brightly, “Hello, I’m Aaron’s friend,

head down to look at Diana, mildly puzzled. He couldn’t believe how easily

of Aaron’s? Let’s eat together then,”

at Aaron as he said, “I’ll take her to the next table; we wouldn’t want to interrupt your meal.” With that, he led Diana away. Diana shot an impudent look back at Ophelia, who remained awkwardly at her table.

a quiet table near the window, Aaron ordered a wide array of tasty dishes for Diana. Hot and hungry, she

to rush,” Aaron encouraged gently, handing her peeled shrimp, which she quickly accepted with her mouth open wide. He continued feeding her

left their colleagues astonished. “Aaron, Ophelia has a thing for

replied calmly, keeping his composure

Mark’s

has finally found someone. Aaron, I have to go; the Grant family has just gained a new member!” she exclaimed,

your mouth first,” Aaron suggested, taking a tissue and, reminiscent of a doting father, dabbing at her