After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 974

Since she had mentioned marriage, Sidney was determined to ask again.

If she refused, he wouldn’t press further.

Maria quietly observed him, then asked, "Sidney, are you really sure? I’m pretty unpredictable. One day, I might just get bored of you, and then we’ll have to get divorced."

His eyes were full of sincerity as he responded, "I’ve thought it through. I want to marry you. I’ll do everything I can to make our marriage work and never let you feel tired of me. I want us to go the distance together."

There was no denying the stir in her heart, especially when he was looking at her like that—like she was his entire world.

Without thinking, Maria leaned in and kissed the corner of his lips. "You’re so sweet."

Sidney’s hand found the back of her neck, deepening the kiss. When they finally pulled away, both of their breaths were a little uneven.

"Maria, marry me?"

"Okay," she replied without hesitation this time.

The moment she said yes, she could practically see fireworks bursting in his eyes, bright and full of joy. It made her heart feel lighter too.

With her decision made, Maria didn’t second-guess it. She changed into something casual but refined—a crisp white blouse—and applied soft, natural makeup. Together, they headed straight to City Hall to get married.

As they waited in line, Sidney kept holding her hand, his grip a little too tight, and she could feel how clammy his palms were from nerves.

She chuckled and said, "Why are you so nervous?"

Sidney glanced at her. "I’m about to become a married man. Of course, I’m nervous."

"Good. You’ve got the right mindset," she teased.

When it was finally their turn, the moment they received the marriage certificates, Maria didn’t even have a chance to look at hers before Sidney snatched it away.

She raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing?"

"I’m locking them in a safe," Sidney said, grinning. "So, you can’t take yours back."