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Chapter 183 How About We Re–Register? 

Aaron’s words weren’t wrong, and Emily saw no reason to argue further. 

The server soon brought their food. They ate quietly, and the atmosphere settled into a brief calm. 

Halfway through the meal, Aaron set down his utensils. His tone was noticeably gentler than before. “The application season is coming up,” he said. “How are your preparations going?” 

Emily nodded. “Mostly done.” 

In truth, before her pregnancy, she had already prepared systematically for graduate school applications. 

Now, she was simply picking things back up. It wasn’t unfamiliar to her, only more compressed in terms of time. 

Aaron watched her composed, assured expression, the corner of his mouth lifting unconsciously before he asked, “Are you looking to apply for an academic master’s dy&professional one?” 

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Emily thought for a moment before answering, “An academic master’s. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll finish my PhD in my thirties.” 

She laughed softly, “Not exactly an exciting timeline.” 

Aaron looked at her. “I do.” 

The words came out too easily. Emily met his gaze and noticed the faint color at the edge of his ears. “Aaron—‘ 

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As if realizing that the atmosphere had shifted, Aaron immediately looked away and changed the subject. “This fish is good,” he said. “You should try it.‘ 

Emily paused and then nodded. “Thank you.” 

After the meal, they took a short walk together before Emily drove home. 

It was still early when she got back, and she didn’t think about calling Ethan. 

While scrolling through TikTok, Nancy’s account 

appeared in Emily’s recommendations again, even though she had already tapped “Not Interested” before 

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The video was short. Ethan’s face wasn’t shown, just a glimpse of his figure. There was a voiceover layered over the footage, but Emily recognized the voice immediately. 

“Yeah. It’s about her PhD research direction,” Ethan said, his voice low and clear. “I need it wrapped up as soon as possible.” 

Nancy didn’t need to show off deliberately. Emily could see it clearly enough–Ethan would spare no effort for Nancy. 

A doctoral research direction was difficult to finalize. 

That much was true. But it wasn’t so difficult that it required relying on one specific person like Aaron. 

Emily tapped “Not Interested” again. After scrolling through a few more videos, her phone suddenly vibrated. It was Ethan calling. 

When she answered, Ethan said, “I couldn’t find the marriage certificate.” 

Emily sat up straight on the bed. “How is that possible?” 

It’s really not there,” Ethan said. 

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Emily frowned deeply. “Then I’ll go to Brocade Estates and look.” 

After hanging up, she put on a coat and left. 

At Brocade Estates, she searched upstairs as well, but still found nothing. 

Hearing the noise, Jane came up to check. Seeing that it was Emily, she asked with concern, “Ma’am, what are you looking for?” 

Emily looked discouraged. Seeing Jane, she immediately asked, “Jane, have you seen Ethan’s and my marriage certificate?” 

Jane shook her head. “No. That’s a personal document. It’s not my place to handle it.” 

Emily let out a soft sigh. “I understand.” 

She hesitated and then dialed Ethan’s number. 

The line was busy the entire time. 

She didn’t need to think hard to know that he was most 19 likely busy with Nancy’s research direction. 

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Emily didn’t call again. She waited a few minutes instead. Soon, the phone rang back. 

She answered and spoke directly, “Come to Brocade 

Estates.” 

After a brief silence, Ethan said, “Okay. But it might be a bit late.” 

Emily glanced at the time. “If you’re not here by ten, I’m leaving.” 

With that, she hung up without waiting for his response. 

Time passed little by little, and it was already close to ten. 

Standing in the hall, Emily looked out the window, her heart already holding an answer. He probably wasn’t coming tonight. 

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard the sound of a car outside. 

Not long after, Ethan pushed the door open and walked 

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Seeing her holding her coat, he clearly froze for a moment and then asked, “Did you find it? The marriage 

certificate.” 

Emily shook her head. “No.” 

Ethan’s expression darkened, his gaze settling on her face. “After we got married, you handled everything at home. For something this important, shouldn’t you have been the one keeping it?” 

Emily found it absurd. She couldn’t help but ask back, “After we got married, all my energy was spent on Sophie. How would I have had the mind to remember where a single document was kept?” 

Ethan sensed that her mood was off, but his tone remained calm. “I only saw it once, on the day we registered. I haven’t touched it since.” 

Emily felt completely drained. This divorce was giving her a headache. 

She was silent for a few seconds before asking, “Then what do we do now?” 

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Ethan’s tone suddenly turned flippant. “How about we 

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re–register,” he said, “and then divorce?” 

Emily didn’t find it funny at all. “If you really can’t remember, the only option is to go to the county office, request the records, and apply for a new copy.” 

Ethan gave a brief “Mm” and then lit a cigarette. 

As he lowered his head, Emily caught sight of a red mark on his neck, glaringly obvious. 

Her chest tightened. She couldn’t help thinking that when he said he would come late, perhaps he had been with Nancy at the time. 

Ethan took a drag on the cigarette. Looking at Emily, he suddenly said, “At Brocade Estates, aside from you and me, there’s only Jane…” 

Before he could finish, Emily cut in, “Your mother has been here too.” 

Ethan paused and then said, “I’ll ask her.” 

Even though it seemed absurd, Ethan still called Emma and asked briefly about the marriage certificate 

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“What do you mean?” Emma let out a cold laugh. “You think I’d touch your private documents? Ethan, have you lost your mind?” 

Ethan was scolded thoroughly. He didn’t argue and hung 

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Emily stood nearby and naturally heard Emma. She didn’t say anything else, only spoke with exhaustion in her tone. “Then we can only apply for a new copy.” 

Ethan nodded. “Yeah.” 

Emily walked past Ethan toward the door. Just before she reached it, he called out to her, “Emily.” 

“Yes?” 

Ethan stepped in front of her and looked down at her, finally voicing the question that had been weighing on him. “Why did you suddenly want to divorce me?” 

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