Lucy remained as icy as ever, almost like a robot.

Puzzled, Rita asked, "I've never taken any photos with Mister Sherman, nor have I been to the city hall. Where did this marriage certificate come from?"

Lucy adjusted her glasses and replied, "I used the information I collected from you to register your marriage. There are some things that Mister Sherman doesn't need to handle personally." "Oh... I see. Guess I learned something new today."

Lucy nodded. "If you have no further instructions, I'll head back. I still have a lot of work waiting for me at the company."

Rita nodded quickly. "Of course, go ahead."

Alone at last, Rita cautiously opened the marriage certificate. Looking at the photo of two young people leaning close together, she smiled faintly and gently touched the image.

'Is this really our marriage certificate?' she thought bitterly.

in the photo, she

at Sherman's expense, yet she could not find a way to repay him. She was not

Sherman about it, perhaps framing it as a loan from their family. Once her

Did she even have the right to bring

days later, Rita returned

Esmond's case still unresolved, she found herself feeling tired for the first time

in this

she should

provided. Her salary definitely would not be enough if she wanted to

paused his task of pouring water and asked, "What's wrong?

at him and then lowered her head. "It's nothing, just personal

you'll conduct more interviews and write more articles, I'm not that heartless. It's important to find a balance between work and

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