Year Five: The Perfect Goodbye Plan novel Chapter 92

By then, if she ever discovered Kent was cheating on her during their marriage, she would file for divorce without a second thought.

Just today, Nannie had managed to show up and cause a scene. Did Kent really think he could resolve everything so quickly?

"Silvia, with Nannie... I had no other choice." Kent sounded weary, his voice softening as he continued, "I married you because I wanted you to feel secure."

No other choice?

Silvia couldn’t imagine what kind of situation would force someone into this. Still, she knew that she and Kent needed boundaries.

She wouldn’t pry into his past.

"Mr. Parsons, if you say so, I’ll believe you." Her tone gave nothing away—steady, almost indifferent. "Let’s do it your way. Let’s get the marriage certificate."

Kent sounded almost relieved, letting out a quiet, "Alright." After a pause, as though eager to get things settled, he added, "Tomorrow. Ten o’clock. Let’s meet at city hall."

With the time set, they hung up.

Silvia stared at her phone for a long time, her thoughts churning in quiet confusion.

Tomorrow, she would officially become a married woman, at least in the eyes of the law...

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The next morning, Silvia arrived at city hall right on time.

Kent was just as punctual. At ten o’clock sharp, they met in the lobby.

He looked just as refined as ever in his suit, exuding an air of restraint and composure. But today, he seemed different, more solemn—like he truly understood the weight of what they were about to do.

Kent studied Silvia for a moment before finally saying, "You look beautiful."

She’d worn a crisp white shirt and a black denim skirt for the ID photo, giving her a youthful, fresh appearance—almost like a college student.

Silvia self-consciously touched her earlobe, feeling the warmth rise beneath her fingertips. Trying to hide her embarrassment, she hurriedly said, "Let’s go in."

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