Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 1977

Chapter 1977

Jessica's face was a picture of guilt as she hung up the phone, turning to Shirley with an apologetic smile. "I need to go see my mentor in the lab's lounge. Sorry for dropping in unannounced." Shirley found the situation amusing but had no interest in calling out Jessica's obvious ploy for attention.

Jessica seemed irritated, puzzled by Shirley's lack of reaction. Had she not picked up on the hint that Jessica had spent the previous day with their senior mentor?

"Senior..." Shirley began but then simply closed the door behind her, leaving Jessica outside, stamping her foot in frustration.

Inside, Shirley was busy packing her things. Her senior year was light on classes, filled instead with various internships. She hadn't decided where to apply yet, despite having a handful of certifications under her belt.

While packing, she came across a letter with beautiful handwriting. It was from a kid in a rural area she had been financially supporting. The elegance of the script was surprising, considering the child's background.

Shirley called the local community leader. "Hi, I'm Abner's sponsor.

hard to understand, but the gist was that Abner was doing well in school and was

skeptical. Was the money even

really come. There's a department dinner, and our mentor,

sighed, tossed her trash, and

beloved mentor, drunkenly clinging to Jessica, who was desperately trying to push

the team. Wasn't he covering for you at yesterday's dinner with

play off their relationship as a joke, but the moment Shirley appeared, the atmosphere shifted. Despite Shirley being Mark's official girlfriend, Ber rare appearances

help Mark stand, Shirley was met with resistance. He leaned into

me help him to the car," Jessica