Chapter 1298

"Besides, we're both still in university," Jack said. "We should only consider applying for a marriage certificate after we graduate." Clarice seemed to disagree with his sentiment. "Both of you are already seniors, so it's the perfect time for you to get your marriage certificate. The universities aren't against their students getting married. Some students even already have children of their own. "Bella is going to further her studies after graduation. Are you planning to delay applying for your marriage certificate then? How long are you going to drag it out?" She paused. Her senses were especially sharp, so she seemed to be on the cusp of arriving at a realization. "Or are you telling me that you don't actually want to apply for your marriage certificate? What are the two of you planning then?" Panic gripped Bella's heart, but she forced herself to stay calm and composed on the surface. "You're overthinking things, Mom," she said. "We just don't want to get tied down by marriag