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.

arm with Teresa, Margaret followed behind Bryant, oblivious that

me without pause. “You were so eager for

this? Planning on swapping your divorce papers for a marriage license today, are you? You’re going out of your way to prevent your

his voice flat, “Were you

used to love you,

I loved him, to the point where I lost myself. How could

the dim light of the town hall. “And now? You

was asking if I wasn’t the

guard by his question, I looked away to hide my feelings. I pointed to the ticket machine as we reached the town hall’s entrance. “I’ll go get a

barely faded when a middle–aged man in a sharp suit

cutting, “Aren’t you in a hurry? Let’s save you some time in the queue then.” I couldn’t help but

sarcasm he’d thrown earlier, my praise was

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