Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

"We've only got this one daughter; why are you always picking fights with her? Isn't she obedient enough? When you were off teaching in another state, you hardly had a hand in raising her. I've been the one

taking care of her, and I think Shirley's just fine."

"It feels like you and your daughter are teaming up to drive me up the wall!"

Shirley was already feeling a bit choked up, and running into Abner during these moments only added to her guilt.

"Abner, that's just how my dad is, don't worry about it. You're such a great guy, they'll come to like you."

Abner didn't know what to say, still awkwardly standing to the side.

Shirley sighed and patted him on the shoulder.

"Let's have dinner and then head back to our rooms to do homework, okay?"

Abner nodded.

On Monday, Shirley took him to school to meet with the teachers. Given that school had already been in session for half a month, it was tricky to arrange a transfer at this time.

Mr. James was her high school homeroom teacher, and it was only because the school had just passed a policy allowing for mid-term transfers that she had the nerve to ask for his help.

She had the gift delivered directly to Mr. James' house via courier, not daring to bring it to school to avoid the judgmental looks from the office staff.

Mr. James, at thirty-eight, was a small, bespectacled man who seemed very strict at first glance.

But upon seeing Shirley, his face lit up with a smile.

you've become

hoping you can help with Abner. He's a bright

the teacher, who then felt a pang of

trouble at all. Since

noting the boy's striking good looks, though he seemed a bit thin,

releasing Shirley's hands, "Looking at Abner, I think you've come to the wrong place. He should be on a movie set, not in a classroom. He'd definitely be a star." Shirley laughed along, unable to deny that Abner was

take him under my wing. Let's get him

of relief, whispering

that skincare set you wanted, not as a bribe, just something I've been

sisters, which is why

though stern to others,

model student, talented in many

lightly tapped Shirley on the forehead, "You shouldn't have,

I could do. I know

on Shirley's shoulder, MK James spoke gently, "I know you have a big heart, and helping Abner is a good

a merit for both of

Abner, "This is your new homeroom teacher,

stepped forward, shyly greeting, "Mr.

year, must be busy, right? You head back

nodded, pulling Abner aside to straighten

clothes today, attracting many glances on

her, then

collar, Shirley felt a real sense of responsibility, as if she were taking care of her