Chapter 2036


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    Hearing Hertha''s words, ric''s smile widened, the tension easing from his eyes. No matter what twists life might throw their way, as long as their hearts beat as one, nothing could stop them from saying "I do." The foundation of marriage is two hearts united in eager anticipation of joining lives. Leaning in, ric''s forehead touched hers, his voice soft and tender, "Okay, I''m not worried. There''s still the afternoon. And if not today, there''s always tomorrow."Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.


    As long as Hertha was by his side, eager to make their union official, a dy of a mere half-hour meant nothing. His warm breath brushed against Hertha''s face, intensifying the tender affection that enveloped ric.


    Hertha''s face bloomed with a deeper joy as she nodded, "Exactly, no worries." Opening their hearts to each other, acknowledging the deep bond they shared, brought them both immense peace. Together, their hearts could weather any storm.


    Hertha and ric intertwined their fingers, leaning into each other, waiting patiently. After three couples ahead of them had their marriages certified, it was finally their turn. Despite their mutual pledge to stay calm, ric couldn''t help the flutter of excitement in his heart.


    Hisst attempt to marry Hertha had been thwarted by an unexpected appearance from Georgia, plunging him into a lengthy period of dismay. Now, reflecting back, ric realized Georgia''s intrusion had been deliberate, all to prevent his and Hertha''s union. Worse yet, Georgia had concocted a story involving a child who bore a slight resemnce to him! Georgia was a woman of terrifying determination, stopping at nothing to achieve her ends.


    As ric handed over their documents, the clerk, busy tidying up, didn''t even nce up, saying, "We''re closed. Come back in the afternoon."


    Desperate, ric pleaded, "Could you possibly stay just ten more minutes? We''d be so grateful, we''d even treat you to lunch as a thank you."


    The urgency in his voice was


    palpable. Just as it was their turn, to


    be told toe backter was


    disheartening. Yet, Hertha, seeing ric''s nervousness, felt an


    overwhelming surge of happin


    Even though they''d agreed waiting until the afternoon was fine, ric''s immediate forgetfulness of their calm resolve showed just how much he cared. His eagerness was a testament to his love.


    The clerk, pausing in her tidying to look over, was taken aback. ric was not just handsome; he was breathtaking, in an almost ethereal way. AndHertha, so ordinary inparison. That such a striking mam exuding an air of nobility, was so anxious to be joined in marriage to this woman spoke volumes of his love. The clerk, a self-confessed beauty aficionado, couldn''t help but envy Hertha.


    "Ha, alright, I''ll stay a bit longer for you two. 4t''s clear you''re in love. Cherish it, and may you always walk together in happiness," the clerk said with a smile, taking the documents from ric.


    Their job was to witness the myriad ways couples entered into marriage, a daily front-row seat to the joy andplexity of human rtionships. They had seen it all.