Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2014

Abner took a moment to think and immediately knew who was behind the rumors.

He simply thanked the classmate who brought him the news and went back to focusing on his exam.

Most of his classmates liked him - who wouldn't appreciate a hardworking, good- looking guy? But his arrival did steal the limelight from some, so naturally, there were those who resented him. Now, with his family's situation becoming gossip fodder, the whispers began.

"Sure, the school does accept transfer students, but didn't the principal reject one before? Why's Abner any different? Is it because they feel sorry for him?"

"His dad's a rapist, and his mom's no saint either. You know what they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

Two guys were gossiping when a girl nearby couldn't contain her anger anymore.

"What the heck are you talking about? You're just jealous because he's outshining you on the basketball court. It's always the same; men are the most jealous of other men!"

Others started to chime in, leaving the two gossips red-faced, and an argument broke out.

Amidst the storm, Abner was the eye of calm.

He diligently worked on his exam for an hour until Mr. James walked into the classroom.

That morning, two parents had already approached Mr. James, requesting Abner be moved to another class. They didn't want their kids sharing a room with someone they deemed a potential criminal.

Despite Mr. James' assurances of Abner's exemplary conduct, the parents wouldn't budge.

of his own, Mr. James called Abner to his office, concerned about the boy's well-being amidst the growing

even with the school's

whispers and curious glances.

this with Shirley,"

no need to bother Shirley; she's busy. If she finds out, she might rush back home," Abner replied, a

James looked at him, pained,

want

inform Shirley, hoping to keep her from worrying until she returned in two months

temple, agreed to Abner's request but insisted he should be the one to tell her once she's

out of the office, a sly smile crossed his lips. He had been worried Shirley might

would find out later, the more she would sympathize with him, and

Mark was

despise Mark.

and

let it

one of determination; he didn't care about others' opinions. He

wanted Shirley's attention.

had indeed

Abner found

presence alone

stares. Derogatory messages