Chapter 267
Daron reached out and waged his am crond Maria’s wais, pulling her dose from behind
Come on, give me a smile, Daron teased
As he spoke, his warm breath brushed aging the back of Marina’s neck, sending a diver down her spine
Marina stiffened slightly her her ponding to hard felt like migür burn right out of her chest.
She stared at their reflection in the mirror. Daron holding her de I al fet surreal fie she was living in a fiream
Hmm? Daron coaxed softly, his voice low and inviting
His voice was deep and smooth, almost hypnotic
Marina forced a small smile at her reflection in the mirror, feeling a bit awkward
Daron rested his chin on top of her head, his eyes meer langher refection in the mirror
Compared to all those guys you’ve been matched with, I’m yourbest option. You should feel lucky to marry me.” he said. nas tone confident yet gentle
Marina met his gaze in the mirror
His eyes were warm, but there was something in them she couldn’t quite read.
Just as she was about to try and figure it out, Daron looked away od let go of her whit
He turned and picked up a tie from the counter, then handed into her.
Help me with this, will you?‘ Daron said, his tone playful
Marina nodded, reaching out to take the tie from his hand
Daron bent down, playing along, and wrapped his arm around Marina’s wain.
This time, his grip was anything has gentlemanly. He held her dia, pulling her right into his chestnut) there was barely any space left between them
“You’re making it really hard for me to tie this, Marina muntered her voice fluxered
Her cheeks grew bot, a rosy blush spreading across her face.
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“I’m wearing this for our marriage license photos today. Try to make it look good, okay?”
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That was when Marina realized the tie Daron handed her matched perfectly with the outfit he’d picked out for her, like they
were a set.
She bit her lip and shot him a glare.
“If you could just loosen your hold a bit, maybe I could actually get this done,” she muttered.
‘How am I supposed to tie his tie when we’re practically glued together?‘ Marina thought, feeling totally helpless.
Her look carried a hint of playful annoyance, though she herself didn’t even notice it.
Daron arched an eyebrow, a smile playing at his lips as he obediently loosened his hold, making it easier for Marina to tie
his tie.
Marina was determined to tie the knot perfectly, wanting it to look flawless.
But for some reason, the tie that usually cooperated with her on the first try was being stubborn today–almost like it was deliberately messing with her.
No matter how many times she tried, it just wouldn’t look as good as it usually did when she tied it without thinking.
After several failed attempts, Marina’s pretty brows furrowed tightly in frustration.
Daron reached up and gently touched her furrowed brow.
The gentle warmth of his fingertips made Marina pause, startled, and she realized she was getting way too worked up over
this.
She bit her lip, trying to tamp down her nerves.
“I just can’t seem to get the hang of tying a tie today,” she muttered.
Maybe it was because Daron said they were taking marriage license photos, so she wanted everything to be perfect, and that idea stressed her out. The more she tried, the more nervous she got.
Seeing her relax, Daron reached out and closed his hand around her slender fingers, which were still resting on his tie.
“It looks pretty good like this,” he said softly. “It doesn’t have to be perfect. Sometimes a little flaw gives it character.”
Marina looked up at him, catching her reflection in his dark, bottomless eyes, and felt a sudden ache in her nose.. overwhelmed by emotion.
Daron leaned down and brushed a soft kiss against her lips, then gently ruffled her hair.
“I’ll wait for you outside,” he said softly.
Marina felt that the way Daron looked at her, so full of affection overlapped with the guy she always dreamed about.
For a moment, her mind went completely blank.
Seeing she didn’t answer, Daron hent down a little, meeting her yes
What you want me to stay and help you get ready?‘ he teased, playful glu in his eyes.
As he spoke, Daron reached for Marina’s outfit on the rack, his ex twinkling with mischief.
“It’s not like I’d and helping you out,” he teased.
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Marina snapped back to reality and hurriedly grabbed her clothes from his hands.
I can do it myself,” she blurted, a bit embarrassed.
Daron raised an eyebrow, a teasing look in his eyes.
Marina quickly pushed him out of the walk–in closet and shut the door behind him.
As soon as the door clicked shut, Marina took a deep breath, finally feeling like her heart was back in place.
Daron’s effect on her was overwhelming.
It was almost impossible not to want more from him.
Marina changed into the outfit Daron had picked for her, then stood in front of the mirror, gazing at herself in the red suit for what felt like ages, lost in thought.
The suit hugged her figure perfectly, as if it had been custom–made just for her.
Honestly, ending up with Daron was already the best thing that could’ve happened to her.
Daron was at the top of his game. There was pretty much no one in the whole city who could even hold a candle to him.
Maybe he was right. She really should feel lucky.
Deep down, she really was happy.
After that dramatic breakup ten years ago, Marina had never dared to imagine she’d ever end up getting a marriage license with Daron in real life.
All those dreams she’d been having lately were just a side effect of the sleep meds she’d been taking.
Waking up left her feeling so empty, she couldn’t shake it off forages. So Marina stopped taking the pills.
Ever since she stopped, Daron hadn’t appeared in her dreams anymore.
Marina stared at herself in the mirror, pressing her lips together to hide her smile, trying her best to act normal and not let her feelings show.
Her sister had warned her. She shouldn’t be the one to say “I love you” first in this marriage.
Marina had to admit, her sister was right.
She was the one who caused a huge fuss and called off the engagement all those years ago. If she turned around and confessed to Daron now, it’d just make her look pathetic, whether it was in front of him or the Zamora family.
She couldn’t let the Zamora family think she was a joke.
Marina collected herself, then opened the door and walked out
Deron was will waiting for her right outside.
Tone be hard a household registration booklet in his hand, casually tapping it against his palm.
When the stepped out, he lifted his gaze to meet hers. For a second there. I thought you were planning to hide in the closet al day gun to avoid getting our marriage license,” he joked.
bises ottered a shy amde and murmured, “Sorry, I was just putting on a little makeup
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She just wanted to make sure she looked her absolute best for their marriage license photos. After all, this was a moment she wanted to remember forever.
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