Love’s Unexpected Arrival The Bride Who Came Knocking by Rochelle

Chapter 6 Let’s Get Married

“Perhaps I may never love you in my entire life.” This was what Hawk had stated yesterday afternoon. Maria felt a sense of relief when she recalled it. Hawk had mentioned that he had someone in his heart, a woman he could never marry. Love was singular for him. Consequently, Hawk couldn’t offer Maria his love. Maria wasn’t aware of why Hawk and the woman he loved couldn’t be together. She speculated that perhaps everyone harbored wounds within their hearts. Suddenly, Maria sensed that Hawk was meant to be her savior. Their situations were strikingly similar. Like him, Maria had someone in her heart, preventing her from loving anyone else. He harbored deep affection for a woman he couldn’t marry, while she harbored deep affection for a man she couldn’t marry. It seemed fitting for Maria and Hawk to marry. They didn’t need to fall in love or feel guilty for holding someone else in their hearts. They could coexist as friends or strangers, but they would have a genuine marriage, resolving Maria’s mother’s concerns about her marriage. Additionally, she could give Ruby a resounding slap in the face. With her marriage certificate, Maria could smack Ruby in the face, lift her chin, and declare, “Ruby, I no longer desire Chris. Thus, you need not fret about me snatching him away from you. After all, I am not you!” Maria had made her decision. She would get married. With that in mind, she dialed Hawk’s number, swallowed nervously, and said, “I have made up my mind. Hawk, let’s get married!” “Alright!” came the response from the other end of the line, devoid of any sign of joy or anger. Maria clung to the phone, which had hung up, and took a deep breath. The previous afternoon at the restaurant, they had agreed that if they were to wed, they would play the roles of husband and wife in front of each other’s families and friends when necessary. As for the $160,000, Hawk claimed he wasn’t short of such a trivial sum. Maria resolved to return it to him when she had saved up enough money. After reaching this resolution, Maria felt considerably lighter. In the afternoon, someone from the headquarters visited Maria to inquire about the design plans. After posing a series of questions, they took Tim directly to the headquarters. Throughout the afternoon, Maria was tormented by anxiety. Although she hoped the headquarters would intervene and investigate the matter swiftly, she felt anxious when it actually happened. Her anxiety intensified when Tim was taken away. She was uncertain whether the people from the headquarters would believe her or how Tim might attempt to defame her. Contemplating this, Maria meticulously reviewed the evidence and materials, considering if there was anything else to add. Furthermore, she prepared herself for how she would defend herself if Tim continued to lie. It was better to be prepared in advance. Maria spent another two hours meticulously documenting the details and timeline. As it was almost time to leave, she unexpectedly received a call from the headquarters, informing her that the matter had been verified, and the $35,000 would be transferred to her salary account. Furthermore, regarding Tim’s punishment, it would be announced across the White Group. Upon receiving the call and hearing the news, Maria was dumbfounded. She hadn’t anticipated that the situation would be resolved so quickly and smoothly. After hanging up the phone, Maria glanced at the densely packed pages on the table and smiled foolishly. She felt incredibly fortunate. Beep! A new text message arrived. Maria glanced down at her phone. $35,000 had been transferred. It was a substantial amount! Maria felt she deserved it. She had earned it through her hard work. Maria was overjoyed! She arranged to have a celebratory dinner with Scarlett in the evening. She also called her mother and informed her that she would be working late. Maria spoke to her mother in a soft tone. Even though her mother berated her over the phone, Maria couldn’t help but smile. She suddenly felt that her mother’s insults weren’t as difficult to bear anymore. In a restaurant… Maria sat across from Scarlett, enjoying a barbecue. Barbecue always lifted their spirits. “Scarlett, I didn’t expect things to progress so smoothly. In just one day, the headquarters took Tim away and stated that they would announce it to the entire group. The $35,000 reward was swiftly transferred to my account,” Maria said with a smile. Scarlett was elated for Maria. “That’s such a relief! Tim finally got what he deserved. By the way, don’t be silly and tell your mom about the money.” “I know! I plan to save it!” Maria pondered for a moment and smiled. “By the way, Scarlett, I’m getting married!” “Ahem…” Scarlett coughed on the spicy flavor, her face turning red. “What did you say? You’re getting married? To whom? Did Chris come back to you?”