Chapter 789
The staff from the local registry office came rushing over!
All flustered and panting, it was clear he was in a hurry.
Just last night, Tarquin had arranged for an expedited marriage certificate because he said he wanted a divorce, and insisted on getting the divorce papers by this morning!
But, come morning, the registry office hit a snag, and the marriage certificate was only just sorted out.
The boss, worried sick that Tarquin might miss his deadline and take offense, decided to send the marriage certificate over first.
To show that if Tarquin couldn’t get his divorce papers by noon, it wasn’t the registry’s fault, but his own for not showing up.
The messenger was a young guy in his early twenties, with an air of innocence about him,
“Mr. Bradford, your marriage certificate is ready. You can proceed with the divorce whenever you’re ready p>
Tarquin, clearly not yet calmed down, blurted out, “My wife’s name is Elysia p>
The employee paused, wondering if the big shot didn’t know his own wife’s name?
He double-checked the document he was holding, “Yes, her name is Elysia p>
Tarquin suddenly grabbed his wrist, tightly, “Are you sure p>
The employee, startled and trembling, unsure whether Tarquin was thrilled or furious, was too scared to answer directly. He squinted at the marriage certificate again for confirmation,
“Yes, your wife’s name is definitely Elysia p>
Tarquin: “Hah p>
Employee: p>
Tarquin: “Hahaha p>
The employee was baffled, “Mr. Bradford, are… are you okay p>
Tarquin: “My wife’s name is Elysia p>
This time it wasn’t a question, but a statement.
The employee, still confused, nodded, “Yes, your wife is named Elysia p>
What followed was Tarquin showing off like he was unveiling a prized possession!
He boasted to the registry staff!
He boasted to Keaton and a few others!
He boasted to all the high-profile guests present!
He even boasted to the media reporters on site!
Not even the hotel’s staff were spared, as he told them over and over again that his wife was named Elysia!
As if others didn’t know!
As if he was afraid they wouldn’t find out!
The way humans express their emotions is universal – regardless of status, wealth, or poverty, when overwhelmed with joy, they can go mad!
The CEO of the Bradford Group, a tycoon standing at the pinnacle, known for his cold, cunning, and ruthless demeanor, could forget everything in his moment of absolute joy!
Forgetting his status, his usual demeanor, even forgetting he was already in his thirties, he acted like a giddy teenager!
Amidst the laughter, there was also a touch of heartwarming sincerity!
How much must he love Elysia, to be so overjoyed upon confirming she was his wife p>
Joy to the point of madness, joy to the point of delirium!
“Son! My wife is Elysia! Haha, jealous, aren’t you? Daddy has married the woman he loves most p>
Tarquin, holding the marriage certificate, waved it proudly at his four little ones.
His smile was radiant and triumphant, as cheerful as a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy.
Elijah, smiling from a distance, felt a twinge in his nose and a tearfulness in his eyes.
He was happy for his daddy! And for himself!
Others might not empathize or understand his daddy’s state, but he did, he understood him!
He and his daddy had waited and longed for this for too long. Now, they had finally gotten their wish, he had found the mommy he had dreamed of, and daddy had married his most beloved girl!
The years of hardship and bitterness didn’t matter anymore. What mattered was that their dreams had finally come true, and they were going to embrace their happiness fiercely.
Elliot, sitting in a wheelchair, didn’t feel quite as intensely as Elijah did; he felt more content.
Like an old father watching his dearly loved daughter finally find a husband who only had eyes for her. Though he might feel a bit jealous, he was happy for her.
Seeing the love Tarquin had for his mommy, he felt reassured and at ease.