L felt a sudden jolt in her chest. Had she unintentionally shown resistance in her expression?
But she wasn''t resisting.
Her emotions were just a little heavy.
She quickly shook her head. "I''m doing this willingly."
After a brief pause, she added, "My husband and I chose to get married of our own ord."
The staff member smiled warmly and handed them two candies. "You make a lovely couple. I wish you a lifetime of happiness."
Kieran''s eyes lit up at her words.
Maybe people were always more forgiving toward those who were good-looking.
Even the photographer spoke gently. "Could you two move a little closer? Sir, lean your head slightly toward thedy-yes, just like that!
"Now, miss, lean a little closer to him as well. Perfect! And smile!"
L''s gaze moved to the camera lens as she heard thest instruction.
Right, she needed to smile.
Ultimately, the two of them walked out of the city hall side by side.
L held the marriage license, still processing what had just happened.
When she opened it, her photo stared back at her.
Her lips were slightly curved in a smile, and Kieran beside her was smiling, too. His expression was gentle, as though he truly found happiness in this marriage.
Perhaps he felt a small glimmer of hope for this new chapter.
She didn''t realize that her own feelings about this marriage had started to change.
"Leave it to me."
Kieran took the two marriage licenses and snapped a picture with his phone.
L wanted to take a picture, too.
After all, this was her first time experiencing something like this, and it was a moment worthmemorating.
But in the end, she held her tongue.
Since Amelie had arranged for them to go to the Morgan residence for a celebratory meal after their errands, L hadn''t nned anything else that day.
She opened her hand, and the two candies were still there.
As she peeled the wrapper off one, she called out to Kieran.
"Uncle Kieran."
He nced at her. Before Kieran could speak, L popped the candy into his mouth.
"Is it sweet?"
Then she unwrapped the other candy and ate it.
Kieran''s deep voice rumbled. "It''s very sweet."
The sweetness spread across L''s tongue. She couldn''t tell if it was the candy or
her own growing anticipation about the marriage.
It really was sweet.
Noticing her mood had lightened, Kieran felt a weight lift from his heart.
Ahead of them, a couple bought flowers and posed carefully for photos to mark the asion.
The couple nced at them and asked, "Would you like to take a picture together?"
L was momentarily stunned, but the lively and confident young woman pulled her partner over and approached them.
"Smile, smile!" The girl held up her phone and smiled.
Maybe it was her infectious energy, but a smile also spread across L''s face.
And just like that, she and Kieran became part of the couple''s photo album.
Later, as the couple drove off, the girl in the passenger seat looked confused.
"Why do I feel like those two look familiar?"
The guy focused on driving and
thought for a moment. "That girl
looks like [ Dorian''s ex girlfriend one you used to fangirl over
"You unfollowed him and even showed me her photo once, saying she was pretty. Remember?"
The girl''s eyes widened in disbelief "Seriously? Let me take another look! And do you know who her husband is?that was L then that m?n just now."
She thought back to Kieran''s dignified and noble demeanor, her eyes widening in shock.
"No way! I need to check this out!"
She quickly searched online, and her eyes grew wide in shock.
"Oh my gosh! It really is L! And
that man... that was Kieran, the GEO of Morgan Group! can''t believe just ran up to them and took beir photo!"
While the couple was in shock, L herself was still in disbelief.
She stared at the item Kieran had handed her, her eyes filled with incredulity.
When had this...