Love Contract
Chapter 312 Entering The Civil Affairs Bureau For The Third Time (Part Two)

"The couple who love each other so much will finally get married." Selah was moved. "After all the ups and downs, Mary will finally become his wife."

Hearing that, Barry stared at Selah for a few seconds with his dark and gloomy eyes. 'She's right!' he thought.

It was not until she got out of the hospital and was led into the car by William that Mary realized what was happening. "Are we going to the Civil Affairs Bureau today?"

"Yes, we are." Sitting on the driver's seat, William could not wait to start the car.

"But..." Mary blushed.

"Don't worry. I have all the documents needed." William thought she was worried about this so he reassured her quickly.

"Nah!" Mary felt embarrassed and argued, "But I'm pregnant now! I don't think it's a good idea for us to get the marriage certificate now."

"What's wrong?" asked William.

"Pregnancy before marriage!" Mary shouted. The more she thought about it, the more horrible she felt. "Oh my God, I don't want to go! Everyone will definitely look at me in a strange way. I haven't seen anyone get a marriage certificate with such a big belly!"

"Honey, calm down! Don't panic!" William tried her best to help her calm down. "It doesn't matter if we are going there with the baby or not. If anyone dares to laugh at you, I'll beat him or her up! Don't scare yourself!"

Nevertheless, Mary was still upset and anxious.

"Hey, Mary. Don't do this, okay?" William felt wronged and aggrieved. "Mary, smile. We are going to get married now. Be happy! You look like I'm kidnapping you. Don't you like the surprise I gave you?" "No wonder you bought me a red dress and wore a red tie. It turns out that's all for this." She pursed her lips and added, "Yeah, I don't like this surprise!"

"Mary, do you really mean that? Are you making me sad on purpose?" William stretched out his right hand to hold Mary's. "You don't know how hard I've been trying to get better in the past half month. I counted the days every day, waiting for us to get married. I looked forward to this day all day and all night long. I can't wait any longer. I want to marry you, Mary. I want to be with you forever." Hearing his words, Mary lowered her head slightly. With her long hair covering her face, she smiled in secret.

"All right, all right. Fine. I don't care." Seeing that she did not speak for quite some time, William grew impatient. "Even if I have to tie you up, I will take you to the Civil Affairs Bureau. You can't escape me. You have no choice but to marry me obediently, Mary."

"Humph!" Mary pretended to be mad. However, her eyes were full of happiness.

The car sped up and turned several corners before finally arriving at the Civil Affairs Bureau.

It was the third time that Mary and William had come to this place. Nevertheless, they had a different feeling every time they came here.

"There are so many people!" Mary looked at the smiling couples walking out of the Civil Affairs Bureau and said, "It seems that today is really a good day!"

"That's true. Aunt Amy looked for the best day on the calendar for us. Everyone who gets the marriage certificate today will be happy! Let's go!" Holding Mary's hand, William walked forward. He clutched the document bag and muttered to himself as he checked the documents one by one. "Yes, I've brought them all. I've brought all documents, IDs..."

It was a little strange that Mary came to the Civil Affairs Bureau with such a big belly. Many young couples looked at her secretly. However, William had always been overprotective of Mary. He glared at those who stole glances at them with his pair of cold and sharp eyes. Moreover, he made sure to block their gazes so Mary would not feel bothered. If looks could kill, the couples standing nearby would have already dropped dead.

They sat on the bench, waiting for their turn. He held her hand, never letting go. Mary felt that his hand was sticky and wet because of sweat.

"What's wrong with you?" Mary looked at William and asked worriedly, "Are you still feeling pain? Why is your hand so sweaty?"

"What? Really?" Hearing that, William was stunned. He wiped his hands casually and said, "I'm fine."

"Are you nervous, William?" Mary asked him with amusement.

"I am..." When William was about to deny it, the staff suddenly called out their number and names. He felt as if his heart jumped out of his throat. He stood up quickly and said excitedly, "Mary, it's our turn!" Mary stood up while supporting her belly. "Are you going to get married?" the staff asked.

"Yes, we are." William nodded hard and enthusiastically.

"Your belly is so big now. Why did you come here so late?" the staff joked as he handed over two registration forms to them. "Fill this in quickly, please." Mary blushed and began to fill in the forms in silence.

With a pen in his hand, William quickly filled in the forms. He had already thought about these questions in his mind, and practiced them more than once. After filling in the forms, the two were taken to a booth for the wedding photo.

The moment she saw the photographer, Mary almost burst into laughter. It was the

photographer four years ago!

"Come here. You two, sit here." The

photographer pointed to a bench where their picture would be captured. "Smile when I take the photos. You are getting married! Be happy!"

"Isn't this the photographer four years ago?" whispered William while sitting on the bench. He too recognized the photographer at a glance.

"Do you still remember him?" Mary was surprised at his memory.

"Of course I do," answered William with raised eyebrows. Four years ago, as the photographer was taking their wedding photos, he insisted that William should come closer to Mary. William almost got angry with him. Fortunately, he held back his temper at that time. "Look at the camera!"

William sat straight right away. The smile on his face could not be hidden.

"Hey, don't get too close to the bride, sir! Please separate yourselves a little!"

As Mary thought of the photographer's opposite complaint four years ago, the smile on her face grew even wider. Even though many years had passed, the people and the scene were still the same as four years ago. In the end, something was different.

Click.

The photos were taken after a while. Mary and William's picture would be printed on the marriage certificate forever, signifying their love and devotion to each other. It would last for the whole lifetime.

The two walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau hand in hand. The wind was piercing cold, but William felt warmer than bathing under the sunshine of June.

"Home?" asked Mary.

"Okay, let's go back to our home." After a pause, William called her happily, "My beloved wife!"

Mary's heart skipped a beat upon hearing it. 'This title...'

"My beloved wife..." He kept calling her for a long time. "I've called you so many times. It's time for you to call me back."

"William."

"Hmm?"

"That's it."

"..." He felt sad so he coaxed her, "No, you didn't get it. I called you wife, what would you address me?"

"William!" Mary raised her head and repeated stubbornly.

"You should call me hubby!" he corrected her seriously. "Please call me hubby!" he requested with pleading eyes.

"No!" Holding her belly, Mary walked towards their car with amusement. "Come on, it's freezing!"

Heaving a sigh, William followed her, and helped her get into the car. As he adjusted the seat for her, he requested again, "My wife, please call me endearingly. What am I to you?"

Looking at his expectant face, she opened her mouth and bit her lips. She could not utter a word for a long time.

"I'm still waiting!" He pounded his chest and stamped his feet like a kid.

After swallowing, Mary forced the word out of her mouth. "Hubby."

"Yes!" Taking a deep breath, William held Mary's hands excitedly and requested again, "Call me again!"

"Hubby!" she called out shyly. Her voice was more charming than any other voice in William's ears.

"My wifey!" William felt his blood rush to his head all of a sudden. He leaned over and kissed her on her face. "You are my wife, Mary Lu!"

She closed her eyes and kissed him back. A drop of crystal seemed to appear at the corner of her eyes. If someone asked what her happiness was, she would answer that her happiness was the moment right

now.

The two hugged each other in the car, enjoying the peaceful and sweet moment alone. Before William could do anything, Mary suddenly winced.

"Ouch! My belly!" She instinctively got out of his arms and said, "Baby is kicking me again!"

"Ahem." Taking two deep breaths, William said in a hoarse voice, "This bad baby is really good at ruining the beautiful moment! I will kick its ass when it comes out!"

Mary smoothed her hair and ignored him. "Let's go back quickly!"

"Okay." William nodded in agreement. He stepped on the gas, and drove away.

Time flew so fast.

The whole winter, William was leading a life as a retired man. He stayed at home all day long and became a "full-time househusband".

After working as the acting CEO for two months, Victor felt that this job was really tiring. He had thought that he could go on with his free and easy life after William had been discharged from the hospital. However, he did not expect that William would take a maternity leave. Therefore, as the second largest shareholder, he had no choice but to work longer in the position of the acting CEO.

The snow melted and the flowers bloomed. The spring came after the winter. It was pleasant and sunny in March. The nature's beauty made people feel good.

In Kary Villa, laughter echoed inside.

Barry's family of three, Victor, Ena, Lucas, Jazlyn, Kevin, Jane, and Aisha were having a barbecue party at the yard.

Meanwhile, Ray played with Alick and Elissa, and looked at Jane's little baby from time to time.

"Why hasn't William come out yet?" Lucas asked while eating barbecue.

"Mary is about to give birth. He is super nervous," answered Selah with a smile. "I don't think he would be out shortly."

"Alas! He is now indeed a henpecked husband." Lucas shook his head and chuckled. "What a loser!"

"What a loser!" Jazlyn imitated Lucas. "Then what are you?"

"Well," Lucas answered her with a fawning smile, "I'm more henpecked than he is! Be a good girl and eat this piece of meat!"

"Humph!"

What Lucas said and behaved aroused the disdain of the people around him.

"Do you want to eat meat?" With a plate in her hand, Selah asked Barry, "I just roasted it."

Shaking his head, Barry looked at her with a silly smile. As he touched her long hair, he said in an adoring voice, "My Selah is the best."

Selah blushed. When she was about to say something, she saw Aisha standing aside with a gloomy face.

Aisha did not know when Archer would come back. Looking around, she felt left out.

While they were having fun at the party, the door of the villa finally opened.