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Sloane and Vaughn hurried back to the counter again, and Sloane handed the marriage registration form to the staff member.

The staff member glanced at the form and said in a neutral voice, "9 bucks."

Sloane nodded gently. "Okay, I'll pay..."

Before she could finish, Vaughn pulled out 9 dollars and placed them on the counter, sliding them over to the staff member.

Sloane blinked in surprise, starin