Damien, without looking back, repeated, "We're getting married and getting the marriage certificate."
"Now?" The surprised look in Raine's eyes hadn't faded yet.
"But... aren't we..."
Isn't this fake?
Raine didn't dare to say the last part out loud.
Damien, noticing the confusion on Raine's face, said, "We need to fully commit to the act, don't we, Ms. Alden? Otherwise, people might get suspicious."
Raine turned to look out the window. The light was fading, and the sky was slowly being tinged with a few streaks of color.
She seemed unable to understand, "Is it that urgent? They're almost closing."
But Damien's calm yet firm voice came to her ears.
"Yes, it's urgent."
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The car sped through the gates of the marriage registration office, just in time before closing.
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