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.

out for Abner, the epitof a caring elder sister, so

could act, Abner had already

a wry

forgot, you've grown

hint of melancholy. Sometimes, in

froze, unsure of what to

should excuse themselves, but there was no easy

the house specialty towards

is what you ordered. Dig

thaw the coldest hearts, a warm spring in

“Thanks.”

Everyone began to eat.

few questions, like when she planned to

dates.

to care, but his ears

mom hopes I'll

Next year, huh.

glance shifted involuntarily

lips were pressed tightly together,

further

you? Don't you have someone you're into? Heard you were head over heels.

mouth twitched in annoyance, understanding

a direct question in front of everyone, probably not

his grip on the cutlery

looked at Shirley, who was also looking his way. Their eyes met, and he recoiled

"Shut up!"

tease, "What's the matter, shy?

not just holed up with