Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19: One last time.

Sitting in the Civil Affairs Bureau, Arwen really wanted to give herself a pat on the back. She was truly brave to come here today to sign the marriage certificates when, just a day prior, she knew her fiancé was taking another woman out on a date.

Gianna was right to say she has gone crazy –to be indifferent and ignorant towards the situation she was going to trap herself in for the future.

A loveless marriage might seem like a simple concept, but it's the name of the suffering that ends only with you –or maybe even follows you beyond that.

"It's fine, Arwen. Since you have already made the decision, take this last chance as well. A last opportunity given wouldn't make you lose more than you have already lost," she mumbled to herself as she waited in the office's waiting area.

Time ticked by slowly, and with every passing second, Arwen's anxiety grew worse. Her heart acted strangely, making her feel uncomfortable, and her hands turned sweaty. She felt an overwhelming urge to run far away to a place where no one would be able to find her.

"Miss, may I ask you your name?" Suddenly, a polite voice interrupted Arwen, making her turn her head. Her brows furrowed slightly without her realizing it. She was not confused, but since she had been deep in thought before the interruption, the transition took her some time.

When the man saw her puzzled expression, he quickly explained, "Actually, I was looking for Ms. Quinn."

"I am Arwen Quinn. Please tell me, what it is?" Arwen introduced herself, getting up from her seat.

The man looked at her, and his eyes sparkled. When he first spoke to her, she had only turned her head slightly, not giving him the full picture of herself. But now that she was standing and facing him directly, he could not help but be momentarily dazzled. "Ms. Quinn!" he addressed her, a little flustered.

Arwen, lost in her own miseries, didn't notice his reaction. Humming softly, she asked, "Yes?"

"I am the assistant officer from the magistrate office. I-I came to ask you if you are ready? It's your turn next," he informed her and then slowly looked around her as if searching for someone. "Your fiancé isn't here?"

Arwen looked in the direction ahead. Only a few couples were standing there. She hadn't realized that it was nearly time for the appointment she had scheduled.

"My fiancé got struck with some work and has not yet arrived. Can you push my appointment a little further back?" She asked, gesturing towards the other couples waiting in line. "I can see there are a few couples waiting in the queue. If possible, please let them go first until my fiancé arrives"