Chapter 231
“What…” Deborah was stunned, taking a closer look at the place and noticing that the unknown man was the judge.
“I think this is the best way to celebrate the closure of our pasts, don’t you think?” Jayden said, taking her
hand.
“You’re right; it’s the perfect way to celebrate.”
“By the way, you look stunning,” he said, giving her a flirtatious look.
“Thanks,” Caroline replied, making the couple laugh.
“Darling…” Christian scolded her for interrupting the romantic moment.
“What? I put all the magic into Debbie’s outfit: the clothes, accessories, makeup, and hairstyle,” Caroline declared proudly.
“And she’s right,” Jayden said, making her smile.
James cooed at the sight of his mom’s earrings and tried to grab them.
“No, darling,” Deborah said, pulling away a bit and holding his little hands to kiss them while listening to his laughter.
“He’s drawn to the color,” Samantha noted, seeing him try to grab them again.
“Yes,” Deborah said, smiling.
“Ahem…” the judge cleared his throat, getting everyone’s attention. “Shall we begin?”
“Of course,” Jayden said, taking Deborah’s hand.
“Here, let me help,” Nicholas said, approaching to hold the little one. “Come on, James, come with Grandpa,” he said, showing him a rattle.
The little one let himself be taken by Nicholas and immediately grabbed the toy, shaking it up and down while laughing.
The couple smiled at the sight before turning to approach the judge.
It was a very special moment for everyone present, marking the beginning of the happiness both deserved.
The judge began the ceremony by reading the basic protocol and offering some suggestions and advice
to the future.
“Now, before we continue, Jayden and Deborah, are you here of your own free will, without anyone forcing. you to unite at this moment?” the judge asked.
“Yes,” they both replied, their hands intertwined.
In that case, please proceed with the exchange of rings.”
“Here they are,” Eric said as he approached, handing them a small black leather box.
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“Thanks, Dad,” Jayden replied, taking the box and opening it to reveal the rings he had prepared for this
occasion.
“Now I’m curious, how long did you have all this planned?” Deborah asked as she felt him place the ring on her finger.
“For a while now. Remember when I told you I wanted to start planning everything once James was with us?” Jayden said as she slipped the ring onto his finger
“I see,” she said with a smile, gazing into his eyes as they held hands.
“Now, please, your signature and fingerprint,” the judge instructed. “And the witnesses, please step forward.”
Jayden and Deborah followed the judge’s instructions, signing their marriage certificate, and then Christian and Caroline stepped up to sign as witnesses to their friends‘ union.
“Perfect, then by the power vested in me by the state, I now pronounce you husband and wife,” the judge said, signing the document himself. “Jayden, you may now kiss your beautiful wife.”
“I like how that sounds,” Jayden said flirtatiously. “Don’t you, Mrs. Cooper?”
“Of course, Mr. Cooper,” Deborah replied, leaning in to kiss him on the lips.
As they kissed, everyone around them applauded.
“Look, James, your mommy is married now,” Nicholas said happily.
“But you know, I feel a little sad,” Christian commented.
“Why?” Eric asked, raising an eyebrow.
“I thought there would be a big ceremony,” Christian began, “You know, a grand white dress, a party with extravagant things, and all that…”
“Oh, that will come later,” Samantha assured him.
“Huh? But… this wedding…”
“We needed to be married for something very special,” Jayden said, turning to his father–in–law and taking James into his arms.
“This civil wedding is a formality so that Jayden can legally become my grandson’s father,” Nicholas explained.
“Oh… that makes sense,” Christian said, noticing the judge preparing the papers to register the child. “Besides, darling, I wouldn’t forgive Deborah if she deprived me of dressing her up for her big day. Her previous wedding doesn’t count because it was just a basic civil ceremony, thanks to that woman,” Caroline said to Christian as she walked over and took Deborah’s bouquet.
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