He Never Noticed Me Until I Loved Someone Else novel Chapter 197

The man was none other than Jarrod Fuller, whom Stella had been waiting for all afternoon.

His eyes were completely devoid of emotion. The harsh overhead lighting cascaded down, making him appear even more aloof and untouchable than usual.

"You're here?" Stella stood up from her chair.

She knew Jarrod wouldn't break his promise. Summer's theory about him playing disappearing acts was totally baseless; he had likely just been delayed by something unavoidable.

Hearing her voice, Jarrod ignored her completely, walking toward the divorce registry counter with a rigid, expressionless face.

Perhaps it was just Stella's imagination, but his steps seemed far less grounded than usual. He looked slightly unsteady, as if he was forcibly willing his body to move forward.

"Are you not feeling well?" Stella asked instinctively.

Jarrod kept his spine perfectly straight, his expression dark and somber, still refusing to acknowledge her.

Stella furrowed her delicate brows.

Wasn't he the one who showed up over two hours late? Instead of offering an apology, he was acting as if she had committed some grave offense against him.

Whatever. They were about to finalize their divorce, and soon they would have no ties to each other. If he wanted to give her the silent treatment, so be it.

With that thought, Stella quickened her pace to match his.

They reached the registry counter, and Stella handed over her ID and her copy of their marriage certificate.

Jarrod didn't move a muscle.

It wasn't until the clerk explicitly prompted him that he slowly pulled out his ID using his left hand.

"Where is your marriage certificate, sir?" the clerk asked.

Jarrod's tone was absolute ice. "Lost."

He had been forced into this marriage to begin with; it was hardly surprising that he hadn't bothered to keep the document safe.

"I have mine right here. That should be sufficient, right?" Stella asked politely.

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