Chapter 24
A deal with the devil
Chapter 24 Arthas nodded he was here, why did he leave before a co am? Shitley was confused âArthur, why is he making things difficult for me? I wasnât late, was 17 Arthurâs face remained expressionless âThatâs something you should ask yourself, M. Weiss. Where did you go before you came here?â
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 wouldnât even have the right to cry.
To bet rebel, this sunâsoaked punishment was abrady merciful.
She gratefulh said to Author, âI understand new. Thank you for teminding me Seeing that she halfigured in out, Aither didnât 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, Shirleyâs 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 everyoneâs 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. âCloser. Aht closes Close The photographer kept urging them to move closer.
Shirley, nocking Benjaminâs indifference, leaned toward him little by little.
She stopped when she noticed Benjaminâs 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 Benjaminâs steer, Shirley felt humiliated. âI promise this is the last time. From now on, I will try my best to be a proper wife and mother.â shurley swore in a low voice.
Begatin remained unimprised. âYouâd better keep your word. Iâll be watching you closely. If thereâs a next time, you know the consequences.â
what are you whispering about? Move closer, please.â
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, âStop looking so grim! Youâre here to get married, not divorced.â
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. âThe be le looks fine, but the groomâs expression is too stem. Letâs take another one room, try smiling.â
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, âThat one will do. Please print it quickly. Itâs almost closing The photographer nodded andy âOli Okay, light away.â
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 âCongratulations, 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 âbâ and â5â were engraved on them. Those were the first letters of Benjamilaâs and Shli legâs names. It was a class coupleâs set. Shirley glanced at Benjamin, pressed his thin lips into a tight line. Understanding his indiference, shed on my behalf. Iâll make sure to keep Hem nada.â
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