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.

looked out for Abner, the epitof a caring elder sister, so instinctively, she wanted

could act, Abner had

offered a

you've grown up

melancholy. Sometimes, in the

froze, unsure of what to

and lan should excuse themselves, but there was no easy way

softly, pushing the house specialty

this is what you

coldest hearts, a warm spring in her

“Thanks.”

Everyone began to eat.

questions, like when she planned to get married, if her family was pushing her

dates.

but his ears were pricked

I'll

Next year, huh.

glance shifted involuntarily

lips were pressed tightly together, his brow slightly

further

you're into? Heard you

understanding why Abner found

a direct question in front of everyone, probably not the first time,

grip on the

who was also looking his way. Their eyes

"Shut up!"

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

up with your guns