Chapter 129
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Hearing the words, Courtney laughed and asked, “How grand, exactly?”
Hayden knew Courtney was teasing him about his choice of words, “It’ll definitely be grand, and you just wait and see. Once I catch Lucas, I’ll make sure all of Henisburg celebrates our wedding,” he said.
“Don’t exaggerate. That would cost a fortune,” Courtney said as she held Hayden’s hand to help him back into the wheelchair.
“We shouldn’t spend so much on the wedding. Let’s just invite our mutual friends for a meal and maybe recover some o suggested.
of the gifts we’ve given, right?” she
Hayden glanced at Courtney, asking, “You gave out a lot of gifts?”
“Yeah, I gave it to Lorraine and the others,” Courtney nodded.
“Alright, then Carl should give us a big one, and Tyson too. If they don’t come with something worth a few hundred thousand dollars, they shouldn’t expect to step foot in my house,” Hayden chuckled..
Hearing this, Courtney stifled a laugh. “Tyson doesn’t owe you anything. He’s your boss, and how can you t
talk about a few hundred thousand dollars,” she replied.
Hayden leaned back in the wheelchair, and he smugly held the marriage certificate in his hands, grinning foolishly to himself for a long time.
Courtney watched Hayden and could not hold back her smile. She wondered, “How can he always be so joyful, radiating a warmth that seems to light up everyone around him?
If it were anyone else who had gone through what Hayden did like undercover work, fear, and torture, they’d have gone insane by now. If not insane, they would at least be depressed. However, Hayden always seemed to have a light shining down on him
“Hayden,” Courtney called him softly, not knowing why she raised her hand as if to catch the light on him.
The more he acted as if nothing had happened, the more Courtney’s heart ached.
“Hmm? Have you changed your mind? it’s too late to change your mind now,” Hayden replied as he looked at Courtney warily, clutching the two marriage certificates to his chest
Seeing this, Courtney chuckled, looking at him earnestly. “Hayden, I’ll do my best to treat you well. If I fall short in any way, please guide me,” she said.
“Who am I to say anything You’re the boss at home. Whatever you say goes,” Hayden muttered under his breath as he shrugged a little.
Courtney pushed Hayden towards the courthouse exit. Just as they reached the door, they spotted Austin looking somewhat worn out.
Courtney knew that every move the and Hayden made was monitored by the Lewis residence and even Austin’s people, but she didn’t expect him to arrive so quickly
You
guys got the certificate?” Austin asked, whose voice was hoarse, as if he couldn’t accept it.
Hayden, leaning back in his wheelchair, waved the two bright certificates with a smug look. “See these? She’s my wife now, legally he said.
Remembering all the times Austin used to show off, Hayden felt a rush of satisfaction, since it was Austin’s turn now.
Austin clenched his fists, with his eyes becoming bloodshot and body trembling. “Courtney, why did you do this to me?” he asked,
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Courtney just looked at Austin, saying nothing.
“Hey, have some dignity. Today’s my big day, and I don’t want to hit you. Be a little sensible, okay?” Hayden said, frowning and watching Austin
cautiously
“Even with a broken leg, you still have a sharp tongue, Austin retorted, who was clearly not afraid of Hayden, who sat in a wheelchair.
Hayden’s mood darkened instantly. “Even with my broken leg, I can still punch you,” he claimed.
Austin still tightly clenched his hands, which were even shaking, as he looked at Courtney. “Courtney, how could you be interested in a guy like him? He’s prone to violence.
“Aren’t you worried he’ll hit you when he’s mad? Even if you resent me, you shouldn’t put yourself through this,” he said.
Hayden got angry, thinking Austin was trying to stir up trouble. “Are you out of your mind? Only a coward like you would hit a woman,” he exclaimed.
Courtney held onto Hayden’s wheelchair to stop him from going after Austin.
Honestly, she was quite worried that Hayden might actually fight Austin. With all his injuries and his bones still healing, Hayden would definitely be at a disadvantage.
“Whatever kind of life we choose to live, it’s none of your concern, Courtney retorted, and then she was about to push Hayden away.
“You’re just relying on the money I gave you, Courtney. That money was left by mom and dad for us. What gives you the right to spend that money with him?” Austin asked. He believed that Courtney’s confidence came from no longer lacking money.
“That money is from my parents. It’s my decision how to spend it, Courtney retorted, glaring at Austin.
“What about him? What does he have? How much dowry did he offer? Does he have a house or a car? Can he meet the conditions our parents discussed back then?” Austin shouted angrily.
Courtney just couldn’t understand Austin right now.
She thought, ‘Vera just got sentenced and will be out in just over two years. She’s not dead. They would continue living their lives and start a family eventually. What’s the point in acting heartbroken and like a victim now?”
“Courtney, if you guys have no money, nothing at all, and he can’t even provide for your basic needs, how long do you think you both can last? You’re being too naive, Love without sustenance can’t last,” Austin huffed as he glared at Hayden.
“Wait, what makes you so sure I have nothing at all?” Hayden scoffed, since he knew that those things Austin bragged about wasn’t even close to the daily interest Hayden’s assets earned.
Hayden thought there was certainly something wrong with Austin.
