Chapter 549

On the other hand, Sharon blinked cluelessly before asking, “What does that mean, Connor?”

“Um, it means…” the boy trailed off while scratching his head, not knowing how to explain to his sister.

I know what it means, but how do I explain it? Connor seemed increasingly troubled by the second,
trying to come up with an answer.

“It means all of you are going to be a family!” Yulia chimed in, helping the boy out.

“Weren’t we always a family?” Sharon tilted her head cutely.

“Yeah, yeah. Of course you were!” Yulia was so amused that she burst into laughter.

The corners of Shane’s lips also curved up as he wiped the crumbs off the ends of Sharon’s lips.

Watching the wholesome scene right in front of her, Yulia put her hand underneath the table and nudged
Natalie’s thigh lightly, hinting the latter of something.

Understanding the meaning behind her mother’s action, Natalie bit her lip before saying, “Shane, I have
something to tell you on your birthday.”

“Huh?” Shane raised an eyebrow. “Why can’t you just tell me right now?”



Natalie let out a smile while fluffing her hair. “Because that’s gonna be your birthday gift.”

“I see. I’m looking forward to it then,” replied the man as he took a sip of water.

Eventually, the gathering ended.

When they exited the restaurant, it was already half-past nine at night.



Shane and Natalie each held the kids as they bid their goodbyes with Yulia.

Before leaving the place, they waited until Yulia had safely gotten into a cab.

The next day, when the pair had driven the kids to their kindergarten, they proceeded to go to the Civil
Affairs Bureau.

Just when they had arrived at the entrance, Natalie suddenly stopped walking, causing Shane to halt his
steps too before turning to her. “What’s the matter?”

“Are we really doing this?” questioned Natalie, biting her lip.

Shane frowned. “Do you not want to?”

“No. I didn’t mean that,” she quickly remarked while shaking her head. “I’m just a bit nervous.”

We hadn’t even discussed anything about this until last night. And now, here we are, a step from
registering our marriage. It’s normal to be nervous, right?

Shane took hold of her hand, noticing that it was ice-cold and sweaty. She really is
nervous. Acknowledging that, he squeezed her hand in comfort. “Don’t overthink it. I’m here. You don’t
have to be nervous.”

Natalie was touched after hearing his comforting words as she stared up at his serious expression.
“Okay.”

Once Shane was sure that she was genuinely feeling fine, he started forward. “Let’s go.”

With that, they both entered the building hand in hand.

About half an hour later, the couple finally walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau.



Shane was walking at the front while Natalie followed closely behind him with a small file in hand. “Did
I… get married just like that?” she mumbled in a daze.

Indeed, the item she was holding was none other than her marriage certificate. The whole situation was
surreal to her.

Turning around, Shane looked at her. “Yep, you’re officially married now.”

Still in a daze, Natalie lifted her head and looked at him. “I feel like I’m dreaming.”

Dreaming? Shane arched his brows before reaching out his hand to pinch her cheek.

Grunting in pain, Natalie glared at him in dissatisfaction. “What was that for?”

“Still feel like you’re dreaming?” Shane retracted his hand.

“Not anymore.” Natalie shook her head. “So, we’re really married. I’m a wife now,” she exclaimed while
gazing at him.

Shane hummed a reply before pulling her into his arms. “Yes, you are, Mrs. Thompson.”

Natalie’s face turned beet red as her heart palpitated upon hearing that particular title. Embarrassed, she
patted her husband’s back. “Alright, you can let go now. People are watching.”






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