Chapter 566
“Mm. Let’s go back.”
This time, Michael didn’t wait for his assistant to finish speaking.
He had waited long enough.
She wasn’t coming.
Michael lowered his head and took a few steps forward, then suddenly felt a gentle push against his chest.
He looked up. There she was. Winnie, drenched from the rain, standing right in front of him, her palm pressing lightly against his heart, nudging him back.
“Michael…”
Her breath was ragged. She had taken a taxi, and the traffic had been terrible. Fearing she wouldn’t make it before the courthouse closed, she had dashed through the rain for the last stretch.
Seeing Michael really standing there waiting for her, warmth flooded her entire body. Even the cold, desolate weather seemed less harsh.
“You came.” Michael’s eyes brightened, and the corners of his mouth seemed to lift. The next moment, he grabbed her hand and drew her into his arms.
The assistant hurried forward. Even though Michael’s umbrella was large, it was still cramped for three. The only solution was for him to step back.
“I’m sorry I’m late… is it still okay?”
Winnie couldn’t bring herself to meet Michael’s eyes, afraid he might scold her.
But before she could finish, Michael tugged her by the arm and quickly guided her inside the courthouse.
“Did you bring everything?”
“Yes… I did.” Her voice was soft. She had taken her ID from the Olsons’ storage in the dead of night.
“Good.”
Michael didn’t say another word and began handling the paperwork.
The staff looked at Winnie, puzzled. “Is this how you want your photo? Or do you want to freshen up and come back this afternoon?”
“No need.”
Almost in unison, both Michael and Winnie answered.
They exchanged a glance, then quickly looked away. Their emotions were strangely synchronized.
They didn’t want to wait a single second longer.
They wanted it done now.
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The staff, still a little surprised, fetched a hairdryer and a clean T-shirt, suggesting Winnie freshen up quickly.
She changed her clothes and dried her hair. She hadn’t applied makeup, but her complexion was flawless– clear, fair, with a natural flush.
When they posed for the photos, even the staff couldn’t help but compliment them repeatedly.
It was rare to see such a naturally simple couple, but the results were unexpectedly perfect.
She was youthful and radiant; he was calm and refined. Sitting together, they looked as though they were made for each other.
After receiving the certificate, Winnie had planned to return to the office. But Michael helped her request leave, then brought her to a hotel to gather her belongings, and they went together to their new home.
This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. Michael had planned today’s registration carefully, leaving himself time to prepare.
They couldn’t just move into the Morrison family residence.
Michael owned several properties; Oscar knew it but considered them inappropriate for this purpose. So, on short notice, the assistant arranged a new home for them.
Michael had only one requirement: it had to be near the Morrison Group office, convenient for daily life, secure, and ready to move in.
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