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.

like to join me for a meal in the cafeteria?” Aaron asked gently.

in front of his colleagues and walked forward.

swarmed to tease the two. “Aaron, introduce us. When did you land such a beautiful

Lacey before gently nudging his

and attractive woman approached, her eyes landing on

“Hello, I’m Aaron’s friend, Diana.” Her emphasis on the

mildly puzzled. He couldn’t believe how easily she shifted her

Aaron’s? Let’s eat together then,”

to interrupt your meal.” With that, he led Diana away. Diana shot an impudent

the window, Aaron ordered a wide array of tasty dishes for Diana. Hot and hungry, she devoured her

time; no need to rush,” Aaron encouraged gently, handing her peeled shrimp, which she quickly accepted with her mouth open wide. He continued feeding her with ease.

care left their colleagues astonished. “Aaron,

we’ve been colleagues for years,” Aaron replied calmly, keeping his composure even while eating. Just then, Diana’s phone lit

meet Mark’s wife, Diana leaped

gained a new member!” she exclaimed, hurriedly stuffing her phone, hairpin, and compact mirror

tissue and, reminiscent of a doting father, dabbing at her lips.