Chapter 24
Arthas nodded
he was here, why did he leave before a co am? Shitley was confused “Arthur, why is he making things difficult for me? I wasn’t late, was 17
Arthur’s face remained expressionless “That’s something you should ask yourself, M. Weiss. Where did you go before you came here?”
Shirely understood everything
Benjamin knew she had gone to Moore Mance, and this was his way of punishing her
A wave of fear swept
Shirler. She had acted too impulsively. 11 Benjamin changed his mind now, the wouldn’t even have the right to cry.
To bet rebel, this sun–soaked punishment was abrady merciful.
She gratefulh said to Author, “I understand new. Thank you for teminding me
Seeing that she halfigured in out, Aither didn’t say anything new,
Hopefully, Shirley would learn to be more careful in the future. Otherwise, ever your would suffer along with her.
The city hall closed at 5:00 pm, and Benjamin arrived at £:19 pm.
By then, Shirley’s skin was mentioned. It hurt and itched simultaneously. Her lips were cracked, and she had nearly fainted several times.
Benjamin stepped out of the car with an imposing als that sent shivers down everyone’s spine.
The two quickly completed the paperwork When it came time to take their wedding phote, they sat stiffly apart, with a gap wide enough for another adult to fit between them. “Closer. Aht closes Close The photographer kept urging them to move closer.
Shirley, nocking Benjamin’s indifference, leaned toward him little by little.
She stopped when she noticed Benjamin’s expression growing dicker and scratched hot sunbuined arm discreetly. The pain made her gasp softly.
Not scratching made inch, but searching caused pain, I was genuinely tormenting.
Noticing, this, Benjamin glanced down at Shirley with his gaze icy and filled with disdan
She had gone to great lengths to insist on marrying him the night before, yet this morning, she had gone to see Samuel to reconcile Hal Women were always so greedy and despicable.
moment they found Megan.
Hearing Benjamin’s steer, Shirley felt humiliated. “I promise this is the last time. From now on, I will try my best to be a proper wife and mother.” shurley swore in a low voice.
Begatin remained unimprised. “You’d better keep your word. I’ll be watching you closely. If there’s a next time, you know the consequences.”
what are you whispering about? Move closer, please.”
The photographer finally lost his patience. He marched over and adjusted their positions himself, pressing their faces together.
Benjamin inmediately pulled away. His expression was terrifyingly cold.
livious to the tension, the photographer scolded them, “Stop looking so grim! You’re here to get married, not divorced.”
i Titom, Shirley leaned in willingly and forced a smile for the camera.
The shutter clicked and captured the moment
The phonographer looked at the photo, dissatisfied. “The be le looks fine, but the groom’s expression is too stem. Let’s take another one room, try smiling.”
Before the photographer could finish, Benjamin stood up. His ship gaze swept over the photographer.
Intimidated, the photographer pulped nervously.
Shirley said to the photograph, who had a pale face now, “That one will do. Please print it quickly. It’s almost closing
The photographer nodded andy “Oli Okay, light away.”
The staff worked efficiently. By ou pes, both marriage certificates were in hand one for each of them.
da they walked out of many hall, Arthur approached them with a box in hand. His attitude was markedly respectful “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood! These are rings peated by
Inside was a pair of platinum rings adorned with sparkling diamonds. When placed together, the rings formed a complete heart. The design was simple yet elegant. Ondoset inspection, the burials “b” and “5” were engraved on them. Those were the first letters of Benjamila’s and Shli leg’s names. It was a class couple’s set. Shirley glanced at Benjamin, pressed his thin lips into a tight line. Understanding his indiference, shed
on my behalf. I’ll make sure to keep Hem nada.“
and said, “ve them to me. Please Bank M Blackwood Senior
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