Ice and Fire novel Chapter 686

"What's wrong? Don't you like it?" Greg asked. He knew Violet was a shy woman. But she also needed to acknowledge their new status now. Otherwise, it didn't make much sense to have the certificate.

"No, it's not that, it's just -" Violet stopped herself and looked away from Greg's gaze.

Greg hooked Violet with his arm around her waist and pulled her closer,"We're already husband and wife, we're legally married, why are you hesitating?"

Violet felt people's eyes on them as they entered and exited the Civil Affairs Bureau and it made her uneasy.

Violet looked around and sure enough, there were a lot of people around.

"Greg, stop, let me go. People are looking at us," Violet tried to push him away but Greg wouldn't let his grip go.

"Do you know what you should call me?" Greg pushed her to say. Greg knew he needed to push Violet so he could pull out what he needed for her to say.

"Husband," Violet whispered.

"Say it again and I'll let you go." Greg teased Violet. She needed to call him husband from now on.

"Husband," Violet said, louder this time. She looked at Greg's eyes and continued,"Husband, I love you."

"Good wife, now, let's go home," said Greg.

"Home? Where? Which one?" Violet was confused. Which home was Greg referring to? The small apartment he bought for her? Or the Xiao family home?

"Of course, the Xiao family home. Since you are now my wife, you should visit your in-laws." Greg let go of Violet's waist and took her hand to lead her to his car.

"But Greg, I didn't know we were going straight to your family home. I don't have anything with me." Violet mildly protested.

"I have taken care of all of that, all you need is to go," Greg reassured her. He knew Violet did not consider that option so he took care of things for her.

Violet didn't say another word. She was now worried about facing Sharon. She had always thought about this occasion but she had never been really prepared for that day when she'll face Sharon. She was in love with Greg and was so happy to finally be married to him. But she also needed to explain to Sharon and she hoped she could accept Violet as her daughter-in-law.

While Greg drove, he asked Violet,"My lovely wife, what should we do about the wedding ceremony?"

"Greg -" Violet uttered his name in a low mumble.

"What's wrong, Violet?" Greg sneaked a peek at Violet and saw her bite her lip, heard her labored breathing, and noticed her fidgeting hands. Greg couldn't figure out what could have suddenly gone wrong.

"I don't want a wedding ceremony. There'll be so many people there. And I'm just -" Violet trailed off and took a deep breath to calm down before she continued,"People are going to talk about my scars and I don't know."