The next day, at 9 a.m., the County Clerk's Office.
Julian wore a black coat, his face expressionless. Scarlett had dressed carefully, wearing a white coat with refined makeup and a polite smile. Seeing Julian, she walked over and tried to link her arm through his, but he sidestepped and avoided her.
Scarlett’s hand froze midair, her smile nearly cracking.
“Go in.” Julian didn’t even look at her and walked straight inside.
During the photo session, the photographer asked them to move closer, but Julian did not budge. In the final shot, he stared straight at the camera without expression, while Scarlett’s forced smile looked especially awkward beside him.
When signing the documents, Julian held the pen and stared at the word “spouse” on the page. Another face surfaced in his mind.
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