The very moment the registrar stamped the final document, Lily felt a rush of excitement settle in her chest. She looked across at Adam, grateful that he was doing this for her. He had always been such a good friend to her; she owed him big time. Lily wondered how Leon would react to the news that she had married someone else, someone who was not her fiancé.
"Well then, huge congratulations to both of you. I hope you have a great life together." The registrar said warmly, sliding the important papers into a protective folder, before handing them to Adam and offering them a smile.
"Thank you so much, have a great day." Lily immediately spoke; she wanted to seem genuine, but she was convinced the registrar could hear the thumpity-thump of her heart in her chest.
Adam slipped his hand into
