Think thrice before getting into a marriage. If it did not start well, it would definitely not end well.
She and Jasper had a good start. They could only hope that things would turn out well.
“Each of us can keep a copy.” Stella happily put her ID card, birth certificate, and marriage certificate into her bag.
Jasper glanced at her bright eyes and white teeth, his heart instantly softened.
This woman, who was a stranger, had now become his wife. He needed to take good care of her for the rest of his life.
He couldn’t help but to smile at the thought. “Shouldn’t we keep them together?”
Stella smiled, took out her copy, and put it in the gift bag. “Thank you, my husband.”
Jasper cleared his throat. “You’re welcome.”
“Ha, ha, ha.” Stella smiled happily.
She could still remember how she had bombarded him with questions when they first met. He took his time to answer all of them, just like now.
In fact, Jasper had not changed at all. She, in contrast, had changed a lot.
Stella smiled and burst into tears.
Jasper frowned. “What’s wrong?”
Stella hugged Jasper and rested her face against his chest. She said in a choked voice, “The dream you had was right. I have been looking for you for a long time.”
Jasper’s eyes dimmed as he gently pat her back. “Stella, I’m back.”
“Hmm.” Stella wiped her tears.
“I always wanted to regain my memories. But the more I wanted to get them back, the more tired I felt. Now that you are here, I won’t force myself to recall the lost memories. The doctors did mention that it might come back at anytime,” Jasper explained.
“You have me, I’ll try to help you through hypnosis.”
Jasper rubbed her face. “We still have a long way to go. Don’t worry, there’s no need to rush. We have a lot of pressing things to deal with now.”
“Okay.”
“I’ll take you to the research center now. You can get the documents from Greg and come to the military base in the afternoon. I can get Eli to work with you. Both of you must be happy to work together. I’m also preparing for our wedding ceremony. I’ll tell you when it’s ready.”
Stella remembered that she owed Frederick a meal at noon.
It would be better to make things clear between her and Frederick as soon as possible.
Besides, she was already married to Jasper, so it was time for Frederick to give up.
Stella turned Jasper down. “I can go by myself. I need to discuss something with Greg. I will have lunch there then go to the military base at two o’clock.”
Jasper remained silent and stared at Stella.
“Is there something wrong?” Stella felt guilty.
“You should let me perform my duties as your husband. If you turn me down, I will feel that you’re distancing yourself from me. We’re quite far from the research center. Let me take you there,” Jasper said.
She nodded. “Okay then.”
Jasper took her to the research centre.
Stella looked straight ahead, enjoying the tranquility and peace of the moment.
“Call me half an hour before the lunch is over. I’ll get someone to pick you up,” Jasper said.
Stella turned to look at Jasper. The sunlight fell on his handsome face, he looked so charming.
In the past, she wouldn’t have wanted to trouble him.
But he reminded her that
he was her husband. He was fulfilling his duty, therefore it was not troubling for him at all. She should no longer treat him like a stranger.
“Okay. I’ll call you. See you in the afternoon,” Stella said softly.
“I like the food you cook. It tastes better than those at the base,” Jasper suddenly said.
Stella smiled and said, “If you like them, I’ll cook for you every day.”
“Yay.”
Time flew by when they were having fun.
Jasper saw the center from a distance and slowed down.
Stella looked at the number on the road sign, they were only 40 metres away from the centre.
Although the journey took awhile, she definitely enjoyed it with him.
They finally arrived at the research center.
“Do you need me to walk you to the office?” Jasper offered, he was reluctant to leave her.
Stella smiled. “Do you want to move here and work with me? Let’s be Siamese twins.”
“Don’t make fun of me,” Jasper frowned.
Stella kissed him on the face and said, “Honey, I’m going to work now. See you in the afternoon.”
Jasper looked dotingly at her.
He was quite pleased with her taking the lead. “See you.”
“Okay, bye.” Stella got out of the car and closed the door for Jasper.
She walked up the stairs and did not notice Frederick watching them through the glass door.
Frederick’s face was very pale. It was the winter of December and very cold. His face was freezing but his gaze was sharp.
His heart ached when he recalled that Stella had slept with Jasper before and even bore him a child.
He got so jealous that he was about to go crazy.
Stella was his. When did he lose her?
He wanted her to come back. Looks like it was time for him to do something.
Stella ran into Frederick at the stairs. He stood in front of her with a terrible look on his face.
He saw the diamond ring on her finger. He grabbed Stella’s wrist and lifted it.
The diamond was very big and bright. It was shining into his eyes.
There was an evil tinge in Frederick’s eyes. “Did you say yes to his proposal? Don’t you know that he only ever loved Bettany Hadley?”
Stella remained calm. “Not only did I accept his proposal, we even got married already. We just got our marriage certificate. I will invite you to our ceremony.”
“Are you crazy?” Frederick shook her by the shoulders. “Jasper doesn’t deserve your love.”
“I will be the judge of that,” Stella said coldly and shook Frederick off.
“What about me, Stella? Can’t you see what I’ve done for you over the past three years? I love you, I’ve changed. I haven’t touched a woman since. You’re the only one for me. Don’t you believe that I only have eyes for you?” Frederick pleaded.
Stella glared at Frederick. “I already know why you married me back then.”
“I let him go because he’s your father. I can give up everything for you. Please don’t leave me, no one loves you like I do,” Frederick begged.
“I love him now.”
“He will hurt you. Trust me, Stella. It’s just a matter of time. The Civil Affairs Bureau might not have recorded your marriage yet. It’s still not too late. You can still renounce your marriage. I can find a way to retrieve the record.”
“What do you want to retrieve?” Jasper’s voice rang out behind them.