Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

After delivering his awkward attempt at humor, Abner was at a loss for words. In Shirley's presence, he always seemed to lose his

knack for conversation.

Shirley had intended to pass him sfood, as she had in the past, but a sudden realization stopped her cold; things between

them had changed too much to go back to the way they once were.

Silence descended upon the room.

Maja felt that lan's kindness wouldn't take long to repay. She touched her belly subconsciously, drawing lan's attention away from

Abner's failed joke. His concern was immediate.

"You okay?"

"Just a bit off. I need sfresh air," she said.

"Lethelp you."

Together, they stood and left the private dining room.

Their departure only heightened the awkwardness between Shirley and Abner.

He poured her another cup of tea, while she observed the long fingers that gracefully handled the teacup.

The first tShirley had seen Abner, he was lanky and pale, clearly malnourished. It had taken a year of care to nurse him back to

health.

you take off without a word after final exams? Did my

"No."

cquicker this time, his fingers slowly gripping

beca lump in

twitched into a reluctant smile as she reached out to ruffle

man. Embarrassed, she quickly withdrew

My parents were harsh back then, said spretty mean stuff before

seemed so busy. Whenever I

I can't read your expressions. You were

practically had

from his

upset him by messing up his hair. Just as

head in closer. He had a stubborn

he was doing when the door

Abner leaning in, head

got lice or something?" lan's brow furrowed

side, clenched into

seat, grabbed his forgotten phone, and headed out

Maja's feeling a bit off, so I'm

Shirley wasn't there, Abner would've hurled

treating them? What kind of nonsense was leaving

He had the eerie feeling that

him.

outside for air, watched