“Cass, I just wanted to make it a memorable moment for you, you know? But a marriage license can be done anytime, while an opportunity like this demolition compensation won’t come around again.” The implication was clear: he wanted to rush the marriage and get his name added to my household registration.
Without hesitation, I nodded. “Fine, pick a date and we’ll go register.”
Hearing my agreement, Samuel visibly relaxed, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
“What? You want a divorce? We just got married!” I watched in the surveillance video as Starla, red-faced and furious, screamed at Samuel.
“It’s just temporary. I’ll get the demolition payout, divorce her immediately and then marry you. How does that sound?”
Samuel soothed her in a gentle tone.
“I don’t agree to this! Who knows if you’re just trying to manipulate me? And besides, even if you marry her, can you actually guarantee that you get a divorce that quickly? What will happen to me and the baby?” Starla clutched her belly, glaring at him angrily.
But Samuel’s patience started to wear thin as he kept thinking about the one and a half million dollars.