Chapter 133

The civil registry office building looked busy since morning. Several other couples were sitting in the waiting area; some looked tense, others smiled nervously. Leon and Giselle walked in side by side. There were no excessive words, yet their steps were in sync.

Leon held Giselle’s hand. “Ready?”

Giselle nodded softly. “Ready.”

They approached the registration counter. A middle-aged female officer smiled warmly. “Good morning. How may I help you?”

“We would like to register our marriage,” Leon answered calmly.

The officer nodded and accepted the prepared documents. “Please have a seat for a moment. We will verify the data.”

Giselle sat on the metal chair, regulating her...