Chapter 496


    While Alexander was not paying attention, Sophia got off the bed. “I''m going to freshen up.” She turned


    around and quickly ran into the bathroom.


    By the time Sophia came out of the bathroom, Alexander was already up and sitting on the edge of the


    bed. Propping one hand on his thigh, he held his phone with the other hand to answer a call.


    Sophia nced at him. Without saying a word, she sat down at the vanity table.


    Alexander turned his head slightly to look at Sophia. After casually responding to the person on the


    other end of the phone, he hung up and went into the bathroom.


    It wasn''t that early when they both got up. Although the apartment was regrly cleaned, there wasn''t


    much food in the refrigerator because it had been a while since anyone stayed there.


    Sophia was about to suggest going out for breakfast when the doorbell rang.


    She instinctively nced back at Alexander. As he handed her a cup of warm water, he exined, “I


    ordered breakfast.”


    Smiling, Sophia reached out and took the cup. After taking a sip of the warm water, she then sat down


    at the dining table.


    Soon, Alexander returned with breakfast.


    By the time they finished breakfast and prepared to leave, it was already around ten o''clock.


    While Sophia sat in the car, her heart pounded.


    Last night, Alexander mentioned that they would go to register their marriage today. Sophia thought he


    was just casually mentioning it, but he actually took her to City Hall after breakfast.


    When the car stopped, Sophia collected her thoughts and nced at City Hall across the road. Turning


    to look at Alexander beside her, she announced, “We''ve arrived.”


    Alexander unfastened his seatbelt and nced at her. “Yes, we''ve arrived,” he murmured.


    Then, he got out of the car, came around, and opened Sophia''s car door. “Let''s go.”


    Sophia looked up at him and ced her hand on his as she stepped out of the car.


    “There are so many people.”


    It seemed to be an auspicious day for people to get married because there were many couples at City


    Hall that day.


    As soon as Sophia walked in, she saw a long waiting line. There were already at least twelve couples


    waiting.


    Alexander nced at Sophia briefly. Then, holding her hand, he kept walking inside until they reached


    the third person in line. The person was stunned for a moment before quickly smiling at Alexander and


    Sophia. “Mr. Xenos, Ms. Yarrow, you''re here.”


    Sophia was taken aback when Alexander pulled her into the queue. It was only then that she realized


    that he had already arranged for someone to queue for them earlier.


    Thanks to Alexander''s preparation in advance, they didn''t have to wait long at City Hall. Shortly after


    they arrived, it was their turn to register for marriage.


    This wasn''t Sophia''s first marriage, and she was marrying the same person this time. However, after


    many years, her state of mind was different.


    The whole process didn''t take much time. When they came out of City Hall, only half an hour had


    passed.


    Sophia looked down at her second and new marriage certificate in her hand. As she stared at the gold-


    foiled words “marriage certificate” glinting under the bright sunlight, Sophia suddenly felt dazed.


    On the day she and Alexander registered their marriage for the first time, the weather was just as good.


    At the time, she believed that it was a sign that her married life would be filled with happiness.


    However, things didn''t go as she had hoped. The past three years of marriage had not been happy for


    her.


    “What are you thinking about?”


    Seeing that Sophia was silent, Alexander raised his hand and gently brushed her hair.


    As she felt his warm fingertips graze her cheek, she collected her thoughts and looked at him with an


    eyebrow raised. Smiling slightly, she replied, “I didn''t think that you''d be the one by my side again when


    I get my second marriage certificate.”


    Alexander was reminded of the past upon hearing Sophia''s words, but it was not a memory he wanted


    to reminisce about.


    “This time, I''ll keep the marriage certificates.”


    As he spoke, he reached out to take the marriage certificate from Sophia''s hand.


    Sophia reacted quickly and shifted her hand slightly to avoid his hand.


    Eyes narrowed, she looked at Alexander with an amused expression on her face. “Why don''t we keep


    our own certificates?”


    When they got married back then, Sophia suggested that she should keep their marriage certificates


    the moment they walked out of City Hall.


    At the time, she didn''t have any ulterior motives. She simply thought that men were not meticulous


    about such matters. If she kept the certificates, it might be more convenient to find themter.


    However, Alexander merely gave her a cold look and said, “Just take care of your own things,” before


    leaving.


    Now that their roles were reversed, Sophia couldn''t help but retort back using his words.


    Alexander''s eyes glinted when he saw the smugness in Sophia''s eyes. As he lowered his head and


    nced at the marriage certificate in his hand, his lips curled up slightly. Then, cing his marriage


    certificate in Sophia''s hand, he said, “I shall let you keep them then, Mrs. Xenos.”


    Sophia snorted softly, but she didn''t refuse.


    After obtaining the marriage certificates, the next thing to do would be to inform the Dawsons about it.


    Just as Sophia was about to mention it, Alexander informed her that he had already made lunch ns


    with Perrin and the others.


    Sophia clicked her tongue. “It seems like you have it all nned out.”


    Alexander didn''t deny it. “Yes, I''ve been nning this for a long time.”


    He looked down at her, his dark eyes reflecting the sunlight and her figure.


    Sophia''s face flushed a little under his gaze. Averting her eyes, she broke the silence. “Let''s go.”


    With that, she started walking toward the pedestrian crossing ahead.


    When she reached the pedestrian crossing, Sophia realized that Alexander hadn''t followed her.


    Puzzled, she turned back to look at him, only to see that he was still standing in the same spot and


    holding his phone up in her direction.


    Sophia realized that Alexander was taking a photo. After putting away his phone, he strode over to her


    side and took her hand.


    “You''re taking pictures in secret?” Sophia nced at him and snorted.


    “It''s not in secret,” he replied.


    He took the photo openly.


    Alexander showed Sophia the photo he had just taken. “I want to post it on social media.”


    Alexander had some talent for photography, indeed.


    This was the first time Sophia had seen a photo taken by him, with herself as the main subject.


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    In the photo, she was standing under a streetmp. There was a zebra crossing in front of her, a road


    sign behind, and a row of trees further back. The sun was still not quite scorching in thete morning.


    Hence, the rays that fell on her face were warm and gentle. In the photo, she was looking back at


    Alexander with happiness in her eyes.


    It was a stunning photo.


    Sophia stared at it for a long time before managing a reply. “Oh.”


    If she openly praised the photo, it would feel a bit like self-praise.


    “I''m going to post it on Twitter,” Alexander added.


    Sophia looked down at their entwined fingers and casually responded, “Okay.”


    Just then, the traffic light on the opposite side of the road finally turned green.


    Sophia gathered her thoughts and said, “The light''s green.”


    Alexander put away his phone. Hand in hand, they walked to the other side together.


    As Sophia tilted her head slightly and leaned toward Alexander, the joy in her heart surged


    uncontrobly.


    What a pleasant day!