Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Shirley had her fair share of troubles at work, but she wasn't planning on sharing any of that with Abner.

Cradling a glass of wine, she asked, "Do you have friends at school?"

"Yeah, my desk mate."

"That's great. I was worried you might not fit in. Everyone's nice to you in class, right?"

She had never broached these subjects with Abner before. In the past, she thought providing him with enough money was ample care. But ever since she realized how fragile his heart was, she began to reassess her actions.

"Yeah, everyone's pretty cool."

Shirley breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back.

This bar was her favorite spot, and tonight, she couldn't resist indulging in a couple more drinks than usual.

"When I first met you in Maplewood, you were quite thin, but your eyes sparkled. You were wary of me, like a little wolf cub that meant no harm. I offered to sponsor your education on a whim; after all, I was just a student myself, not thinking too far into the future."

"Abner, but I'm someone who sees things through. Once I've started, I won't abandon you until you've graduated from college. So, don't worry, trust me, okay? Work's got me tied up, and I have a flight to catch tomorrow. There's a ton waiting for me abroad, and the time difference makes me hesitant to message you, fearing I might disturb your rest. Just focus on enjoying your time at school. I'm not even asking you to ace your studies, just be healthy and happy, that's all."

"The semester is almost over. By the time I return, you'll have been in your senior year for a month. I feel inadequate for not being there more for you. But next time, when I come back, I won't be leaving. You'll be graduating, and I'll have finished my program with my advisor, ready to stay on and teach."

Her eyes curved into smiles, and she tousled his hair gently.

"If I don't reply to your messages, don't worry, it's not that I don't care about you."

and moist sensation

resist and hugged Shirley

Shirley had always been this towering figure, but holding her, he realized she was actually

working hard abroad, having lost

they were unaware that not far away were

on Shirley and found out she indeed had returned

Mr. Davis should have been informed about their breakup; why

agitation grew, but then he overheard someone say, "Look over there, such a handsome young

and there he saw Abner, with

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felt as if his scalp was about to explode, his entire being seething with

the conversation around him pulled back his

are things going with

him up leading his colleagues to believe she was his girlfriend. Jessica, cunning as she was,

clarify either, too drained at the time to bother, especially since Shirley seemed

faced with the

a twinge of guilt,

He and Jessica weren't an item;

was Shirley, already entangled with

was slightly tipsy, strands of her hair falling delicately on her

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