Chapter 696

Felicia couldn't help but laugh, not knowing whether Stephan was joking or being serious. But when she glanced at him, all she saw was his flawless side profile. His sharp jawline, high nose, and thin lips gave him an air of untouchable perfection. His slender neck disappeared into the collar of his shirt, and under the arc of shadows, only his pronounced Adam's apple was visible. There wasn't a trace of humor on his face. He was dead serious. Felicia's smile slowly faded, replaced with a look of resigned indulgence. She said softly, "Today's the weekend. The city clerk's office isn't open. Let's wait until next week, alright?" Stephan responded, "Today. Right now. I'll have them come back to work. It's just a simple process. It won't take long." Of course, this was exactly the kind of thing Stephan would do. Felicia wasn't unwilling. It just felt too rushed. Everything was happening too fast. It wasn't that she didn't want to marry Stephan. If getting officially married right n