Chapter 570

In her last moment of fading consciousness, she seemed to hear Liam Sullivan's low, husky voice whispering in her ear.

"Let's go get our marriage license..."

At that time, he had exhausted her until her whole body felt weak.

She didn't even have the strength to argue back.

In her dazed state, she murmured an agreement.

Liam carried her to the bathroom for a quick wash.

Warm water flowed over her skin.

His movements were gentle, as if handling a fragile treasure.

By the time they returned to bed, Vivian Bennett was too sleepy to keep her eyes open.

Liam pulled her into his arms.

He felt her soft body fitting against his.

A wave of contentment washed over him.

But this feeling of satisfaction didn't last long.

Matthew Klein's inscrutable face surfaced in his mind once again.

He hadn't expected Vivian to have had such an intersection with those people.

An inexplicable emotion spread in his heart.

It coiled like vines, preventing him from falling asleep peacefully.

Liam gently tucked the blanket around her.

He got up and left the bed.

He put on his clothes, walked out of the bedroom, and entered the study.

At the large executive desk, he silently lit a cigarette.

Blue-gray smoke curled upward under the lamplight, blurring his refined features.

Light poured down from above, elongating his tall, straight figure and casting it onto the dark-colored carpet.

His posture while smoking was practiced, but his eyes were deep and unreadable.

Just then, the study door was pushed open softly.

Ryan Johnson walked in.

Seeing Liam Sullivan smoking, his heart sank.

Had the CEO had another conflict with Miss Bennett?

He composed himself and handed over the documents in his hand.

"CEO, these require your signature."

Liam stubbed out the cigarette.

His gaze swept over the stack of files.

His voice was low.

"You can head back first. Don't wait for me."

Ryan's body stiffened slightly.

As the CEO's assistant, he usually waited for Liam to leave before finishing work.

Occasionally leaving before the CEO felt somewhat unfamiliar.

But he didn't ask further.

He just nodded respectfully.

"Yes."

...

The next morning, Vivian was awakened by Liam.

She opened her eyes groggily and heard him say.

"Time to fulfill the promise."

Before Vivian was fully awake, Liam had already placed her household register and ID card in front of her.

"Bring these. We're going to the marriage bureau."

Vivian took the documents.

Suddenly, she understood something.

Because it wasn't solid enough.

Because it wasn't secure enough.

So even a formal relationship felt so urgent now.

She needed this certainty.

He needed it too.

She didn't object.

She quietly changed her clothes and followed him out.

The car stopped in front of the marriage bureau.

Vivian pushed the car door open and was about to walk inside when her wrist was caught by Liam.

She turned to look at him.

In the morning light, his gaze was deep and serious.

"Won't regret it?" he asked.

Once they stepped through this door, there would be no turning back.

This impulse wasn't a game.

He knew very well what he was doing.

But he needed to confirm her feelings.

Vivian looked steadily at him.

After a few seconds, she answered earnestly and firmly.

"I'm an adult."

She also knew very well what she was doing.

A faint smile touched the corner of Liam's lips.

He pulled her closer.

He placed an extremely light kiss on her forehead.

The kiss was lingering and tender.

Like a promise.

Also like a vow.

A slight smile lifted the corner of Vivian's mouth.

The morning light spilled over them.

The scene was breathtakingly beautiful.