Chapter 2157

Jason opened his mouth, closed it, then stood helpless amid the traffic noise like a man who had run out of language.

After a while, he blurted, “Don’t worry, Chelsea. I would never hurt you.”

Chelsea instantly broke into a smile.

“I know. I believe you.”

After all, if she didn’t believe Jason, she wouldn’t have lied to her parents just to be with him.

In truth, no marriage certificate rested in either of their wallets; the future they claimed existed only in conversation and unfiled paperwork.

Months ago, she had suggested they sneak off to get married, but Jason had refused with a gentle finality that left no room for argument.