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.

in arm with Teresa, Margaret followed behind Bryant, oblivious that he was

without pause. “You were so eager for

divorce papers for a marriage license today, are you? You’re going

narrowed, his voice flat, “Were you

used to

where I lost myself. How could I bear

unreadable in the dim light of the town hall. “And now? You don’t love me at

as if he was asking if I wasn’t the

looked away to hide my feelings. I pointed to the ticket machine as we reached the town hall’s entrance. “I’ll

in a sharp suit approached us from the

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

sarcasm he’d thrown

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