Chapter 684
Debra chuckled to herself. It appeared Shelia hadnโt changed after all. She was still as arrogant as before. People like her, who flaunted their rise, usually had the hardest falls.
In the underground parking lot, Marion had just stepped out of his car. He popped a lollipop into his mouth when a pair of hands covered his eyes from behind.
โQuit messing around.โ
โHow did you know it was me?โ
Marion grabbed her hand, a smirk playing on his lips. โEven with my eyes closed, I know itโs you.โ
โI heard you never let anyone sneak up on you from behind.โ
โThatโs true.โ
โIโve got some bad news.โ
Debra turned serious, recounting everything Ben had just shared with her, watching as a deep frown formed on Marionโs face. She reached out, smoothing his furrowed brow with her thumb.
โWhatโs with the face? Iโm not even that upset, but you seem more worried than I am.โ
โItโs my fault. I thought Ben and Michael could handle it.โ
Debra linked her arm with his, offering a reassuring smile. โWell, itโs already happened, and all we can do now is try to fix things. Besides, this was my problem to begin with. Youโve done nothing wrong.โ
โDid Shelia give you a hard time?โ
โNot really. I can handle myself. You know Iโm not one to lose in a verbal sparring match.โ
โIt seems my name doesnโt carry enough weight. Now anyone feels bold enough to mess with my woman.โ
Sensing the tension in his words, Debra looked at him suspiciously. โWhat are you planning?โ
โJust making sure you get the respect you deserve,โ he replied, his voice softening with affection.
โDonโt you usually not bother with women?โ
โWhen it comes to you, I make an exception.โ
โAlright, since youโre being so good, let me show you something.โ
She pulled out the divorce agreement and the finalized divorce certificate, placing them in front of Marion. The official stamps and the word โDivorceโ were clear as day.
Marion stared at the documents for a long time.
Chapter 684
โWhatโs wrong? Not happy?โ
โNo, Iโm happy.โ
โThen why did you freeze up like that?โ
โI was just thinking about whether City Hall will open on weekends.โ
โHuh?โ
Before she could process what he meant, Marion grabbed her hand and pulled her into the car.
โMarion, stop messing with me.โ
โIโm not.โ
He eagerly started the engine, and the car shot forward with a sudden burst of speed. In no time, they were parked in front of City Hall.
Looking up at the sign, Debra asked, โMarion, have you considered one thing?โ
Marion turned to her, his eyes filled with determination. โIโve considered everything. The only thing I want is for you to marry me.โ
โThatโs not what I meant,โ Debra said, hesitating.
Marionโs eyes dimmed slightly. After a long pause, he gathered the courage to ask, โYou donโt want to?โ
Debra quickly shook her head. โItโs not that I donโt want to. Itโs just that I didnโt bring my identification documents.โ