Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

On the way to the courthouse.

Yvonne and Xander had started bickering in the car, and before long, it escalated into a full-blown tussle.

By the time they stepped out of the car, their clothes were a wrinkled mess.

And if that wasn't enough, Xander had two noticeable scratch marks on his face and a couple more along his neck.

Kyle, seeing them in such disarray, couldn't help but break into a nervous sweat. "Mr. Schultz, perhaps a change of clothes might be in order?"

Showing up like this to get a marriage license was bound to raise all sorts of questions from the staff inside.

In Ferrowland, the marriage laws were all about freedom.

Yet, looking at these two now, there wasn't even a hint of freedom-more like they were about to start a bar fight in the courthouse.

Who on earth gets into a fight on the way to their own wedding? They hadn't even tied the knot yet, and there were already signs of domestic upheaval.

Anyone in their right mind would think, "This marriage is doomed, right?"

Xander shot Yvonne a murderous glare, gingerly touching his stinging neck. The skin there felt like it was on fire.

Clearly, Yvonne had scratched him pretty good.

Not just his neck, but his face too, "You crazy woman, just wait. As soon as this is over, we're getting a divorce."

Damn it...

If it weren't for the current situation, he wouldn't touch Yvonne with a ten-foot pole. Let someone else deal with her...

Yvonne crossed her arms defiantly. "Hmph, right after this, we're done. Anyone who doesn't want out is an idiot."

Xander's heart and lungs felt like they were going to burst with rage.

He didn't want to waste another word on her, so he strode straight into the building.

Yvonne followed closely behind...

Kyle watched them go and couldn't help but wonder.

If they actually went through with this wedding, was Yvonne going to cause even more trouble for Mr. Schultz?

The two of them stormed inside with a blaze of fury.

At that moment, the courthouse was filled with couples waiting in line to get

married, eyes brimming with anticipation, excitement, and happiness...

None of them had the look of wanting to rip each other to shreds like Yvonne and Xander did.

Kyle had already made prior arrangements here.

They went straight to the window. The clerk took one look at them and paused, bewildered.

Then, regaining her composure, she said, "This is the marriage window. Divorce proceedings are next door."

With the way they looked, anyone would think they were here to split up, not tie the knot. It was definitely not what you'd expect from a couple getting married.

Xander declared, "We're here to get married."

The clerk: "..." Here to get married, looking like this?

She took in Xander's scratched-up face, his neck, and their rumpled clothes. It

was obvious they'd just had a spat before arriving...

Being this incompatible, was there really any need to get married?

The clerk cleared her throat awkwardly. "Married... really?"

Was there something wrong with her hearing?

They were really here to get married...?

Yvonne huffed, "Yes, married."

The clerk: "!!!"

This was unbelievable...

Before she could say anything, Yvonne added, "Do we need an appointment for a divorce?"

The clerk: "Huh?"

This wasn't...

"Folks, this isn't a playground for your games."

Coming to get married like this was one for the books. Not even married yet, and already planning a divorce?

Yvonne's gaze turned icy. "Who said anything about playing games? Do I look like I'm joking?"

The clerk: "..."noveldrama

Actually, yes, you do.

Xander snapped, "Hurry up, we've got other things to do."

His tone was dripping with impatient menace.

The clerk was completely flabbergasted.

She glanced between Xander and Yvonne, trying to figure out which one of them was being coerced.

But after a long, hard look, it was clear neither of them was a pushover.

"You're really here to get married?"

Coming to get married looking like this was truly bizarre.

Yvonne retorted, "What? Do we not look like it?"

The clerk: "Honestly, not at all."

Who gets married like this? Were they trying to lock each other down with vows?

This couldn't be right, could it?

Usually, when a marriage is on the rocks, both parties are eager to escape.