Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 1983

Chapter 1983

The silence in the car was almost tangible, a heavy blanket wrapping around Shirley and Abner, each lost in their own thoughts.

Shirley was the first to break the silence, her voice carrying a reassuring warmth, "Hey, Abner, don't sweat over those harsh words. Once we get to Greenfield, I'll get in touch with the school for you. Just focus on your studies, okay? Everything else, leave to me. The money I'm offering is from my own pocket, no one has the right to judge."

Abner felt a wave of warmth wash over him, his voice catching slightly as he managed a choked, "Yeah."

Seeing his reaction, Shirley's heart ached for him. After all, he was just a sixteen-year-old boy, orphaned and left to fend for himself, constantly at the mercy of his unreasonable aunt. She wondered how much he had endured over the years.

"I won't send you back, don't worry about that," she promised, her focus returning to the road ahead.

his gaze stealing glances at

as beautiful as ever, her demeanor gentle and calming, reminding him of

bank account or any means to receive her financial

during a charity event in his village, and sent the letter with the little money he had, waiting anxiously for a reply that never came. He convinced himself she must have been

when Shirley appeared in his village, it felt like a dream, a beautiful dream where she remained as radiant as the

in Greenfield, Abner felt

scream he didn't belong. He followed Shirley lugging his suitcase behind him

the elevator worked with a smile, making him feel slightly

here. I've got a spare key for you, and remember to carry it whenever you go out, or you won't be

and privacy. She was exhausted and suggested ordering takeout for dinner, planning to

reassured him, "Don't be shy around me. Consider me your guardian here. If you need anything, just let me know. And don't worry about the money. Once you graduate and start earning, you can pay me

his first since their