Chapter 187: I Love You
Rain released a relieved sigh after watching Alexander’s press conference. A weight lifted off her shoulders, knowing she no longer had to lie about their marriage that had begun as a sham. But now, it was anything but that. She and Alexander were both working hard to make it work. A soft blush crept onto her cheeks as she mused, *We’re both falling in love.*
She stood, facing the panel with renewed confidence. "I guess I don’t need to explain further since my husband already did a remarkable job for me," she said, her voice steady. "Alexander is a private person, and we both wanted to keep it that way. But it seems the circumstances have forced our hand."
Rain paused, letting her words resonate through the room. "I’ll be updating my marital status today. And since our marriage is now public, I will also formally take my husband’s surname. Please address me as Prosecutor Rain Lancaster from now on. Also, I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused the office," she added, her tone firm yet respectful.
The senior prosecutors exchanged glances, some still processing the shift in the conversation. Rain’s poised response and Alexander’s public statement left little room for further questioning.
Rain glanced around the room, noting how some of the more critical prosecutors shifted uncomfortably in their seats, while others nodded subtly in approval. The air was thick with the weight of unspoken opinions, but the immediate pressure seemed to have lifted, thanks to Alexander’s public intervention.
One of the senior prosecutors cleared his throat, breaking the silence. "Prosecutor Lancaster, while your clarification—and your husband’s—certainly sheds light on this issue, we must still address the implications of how this scandal has affected the reputation of the office. No lingering questions must remain."
"I understand, and I am more than willing to cooperate with any further inquiries. However, I believe my husband’s statement speaks volumes. We have nothing to hide."
Before anyone could respond, the door creaked open once more. A man in a suit stepped in, holding a file. "I apologize for interrupting, but I have something from the Bureau of Civil Affairs. It concerns the investigation into the marriage claims."
The man walked over to the table, handing the file to the Chief Prosecutor. Rain’s eyes followed him as he moved, her heart pounding slightly despite her composed appearance.