ManyWriters

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On the morning we were supposed to get our marriage license, Rylan stood me up at the entrance to the city clerk's office.
He told me, "Elise, this is Callie's first surgery. I'm worried about her. Let's get our license tomorrow instead."
The next day, we arrived at the clerk's office again, just stepping inside.
His intern called with an emergency, pulling him away once more.
"Elise, I'm so sorry, but this is serious. A patient's family is causing trouble at the hospital. Callie tried to intervene and got hurt pretty badly. I have to go check on her. We'll come back another time, okay?"
It's been five years since our wedding, and this marks the 66th time Rylan has unilaterally canceled getting our marriage license, each time because of Callie.
Since he's always busy, I guess there's really no point in getting that license after all.
I decided to refocus on my studies, heading abroad for further education. I even met someone there who shares my passions and goals.
Just as we were about to walk down the aisle together...
Rylan came chasing after me.
"Darling, when are we going to get our marriage license?"

Husband Rejected Our Marriage Registration for 66 Times

"You incompetent quack! What nonsense are you spouting? How could anything happen to my mom? You botched the surgery and killed her! I'll make you pay with your life!"


The son, his eyes bloodshot, lunged forward to attack Rylan.


The nurses around rushed in, desperately holding him back.


"Call security! A family member is causing trouble!"


The entire hallway descended into chaos.


My bad feeling came true. Orion and I exchanged a glance, took a deep breath, and I said quietly:


"I'll go. You stay here and calm down the family. I'll do my best."


My eyes welled up with tears as I bit my lip and nodded.


The operating room door closed once again.


"Sir, please calm down. We just sent in a more skilled doctor for emergency treatment. Please trust us and give us a bit more time."


I rushed in front of the agitated family member, raising my voice.


"Then tell me, will my mom be alright? Tell me!"


Chapter 11