A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1222

After Hailey got that response, she seemed to have made up her mind. She turned around, walked to the desk, opened the drawer, took out the documents needed for marriage registration and handed them to Cedric.

"I'm giving you one more chance. If the result still disappoints me, then, according to our agreement, I'm out."

Cedric looked down at the papers, then at the determined Hailey.

He didn't say a word, just took the papers, grabbed her hand, and headed straight to the registrar's office.

When the car pulled up, Cedric didn't unlock the doors. He just sat there, staring at the road ahead in silence.

"So, you're having second thoughts?"

Hailey thought he might have acted rashly and was now regretting it. She felt deceived, but then he turned around and looked at her seriously.

"I will make you trust me."

It was his inability to keep his distance from women that led to the misunderstanding.

If he could be like his brother, Bernard Laurence, and decisively cut ties with women with ill intentions, Hailey wouldn't feel so insecure.

He used to do as he pleased, not caring about these things, but from now on, he would make Hailey feel safe.

He was confident that if he could guarantee her safety, Hailey would trust him. And he was determined to make it happen.

This was the most reassuring promise Cedric had ever made to Hailey, and it eased her anxious heart.

Cedric led Hailey to the registrar's office. The process was quick and before long, they were officially married...

After the whole process, Cedric's eyes filled with tears.

No matter how tough the journey, he had finally married the woman he wanted.

Seeing Cedric lost in thought, Hailey lowered her eyes.

After five years of entanglement with him, she thought she could stay rational, but somehow, they ended up getting married.

One minute they were arguing, the next they were married. It was ridiculous.

But for some reason, Hailey was moved during the marriage registration process.

She thought, maybe, just maybe, life would be better with some spontaneity. After all, not everything in life needs to be taken so seriously...

Cedric led Hailey out of the registrar's office.

Once in the car, Cedric handed the marriage certificate to Hailey.

"But this isn't the way to my house."

Cedric slowed down and pulled over, then he said,"Hailey, look at what you're holding."

Hailey followed his gaze and looked at their marriage certificate.

"Since we're married, you should, of course, come home with me."

The implication was clear, she would be living with him from now on.

Hailey looked at Cedric, who was serious-faced.

"I didn't even bring a change of clothes..."

"Don't worry about that."

Cedric picked up his phone, made a call, and soon, all of Hailey's belongings were moved to his villa.

Not only that, but Cedric also had his villa redecorated, from top to bottom, it was utterly lavish.

Looking at the red house, Hailey was speechless. It was really not necessary to decorate the house so extravagantly. It wasn't as if they were hosting a banquet...