Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Maja flashed a bright smile at Shirley. "Con in, saved you a seat."

Shirley unwrapped the lightweight cashmere scarf from her neck and immediately spotted Abner, dressed in black.

Abner sat ramrod straight, not looking her way.

A twinge of inexplicable sourness hit Shirley's heart as she followed Maja into the private dining room.

Maja pulled out a chair for her, and she murmured a "Thanks."

Just moments ago, Abner had been sarcastic with lan, but now he was as still as a statue, utterly silent.

Shirley took the initiative to break the ice.

“Abner, long tno see.”

Abner's posture stiffened even more, and it took him a few seconds to grunt out a response. "Yeah."

Regret crept into Shirley's mind for coming here; her presence seemed to have stirred an awkward tension in the air.

Maja handed her ssilverware, and she thanked her again.

The atmosphere in the private room was indeed delicate. After a long pause, Abner mustered up the courage to speak.

“It's been a while.”

lan thought Abner was quite the actor, probably had been keeping tabs on Shirley for stime.

Rumors painted Abner as a madman, merciless when dealing with rivals, even capable of going to extremes when provoked.

Now he seemed lost, staring into his plate, clearly uncomfortable.

the epitof a caring elder sister, so instinctively, she wanted to pour him a cup

she could act, Abner had already

a

you've

Sometimes, in the blink of

hand froze, unsure of what to

and lan should excuse themselves, but there was no

the house specialty

is what you ordered.

could thaw the coldest hearts, a

“Thanks.”

Everyone began to eat.

planned to get married, if her family was pushing

dates.

care, but his ears

My mom hopes I'll settle down by next

Next year, huh.

glance shifted

pressed tightly together, his brow slightly furrowed in

didn't dare to pry further when

you have someone you're into? Heard you were

in annoyance, understanding why Abner found lan

in front of everyone, probably

grip on the cutlery nearly

his

"Shut up!"

food, continuing to tease, "What's the matter, shy? At your age, you should be

just holed up with your guns and