Lost and scared, they might have even encountered a hungry bear along the way and Hugo, suddenly remembered that he was not as frail as he claimed. So he sprinted away like an Olympic athlete and left Karen to face the danger alone. Fortunately, a local happened to pass by and helped her out.
I was not sure whether she finally saw Hugo's true colors or she was just looking for safety but either way, she had run back to me.
However, her enthusiasm could no longer raise any ripple in my heart.
I coldly interrupted her. “The Civil Registry Office is closed tomorrow.”
“Well, then, how about Monday? We can go at eight o'clock instead of seven o'clock in the morning if you want!” she suggested.
I said calmly, "I’m sorry, but I’m already married.”
