Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2018

Leaning against the couch, he could hear Shirley's muffled sobs and feel her trembling fingers on his skin. In all his years, this moment felt like the pinnacle of happiness. Exhaustion was a foreign concept to

him now.

For Shirley, any sacrifice seemed worth it.

A deep, aching pain in his chest made him want to cough, but he fought it back with everything he had.

"Shirley," he called out softly.

Shirley looked up at him, her eyes searching his.

His gaze was intense, swirling with unspoken emotions.

For a moment, she wondered why he was suddenly on a first-name basis, skipping the more formal address she was used to.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

for me," he admitted,

dated Mark before, so decoding someone else's feelings was not her

the obvious signs, she blinked

it hurt much?" she inquired, concern lacing her voice. The severity of his injuries implied his attackers hadn't held back, aiming to inflict real

hands. Her cheeks were damp, and despite being older, she seemed

stand

to kiss her but didn't dare to cross that line. Instead, he contented himself with

sensed something amiss and turned her

you?" she

I was fate. It's all sorted now, no need to worry. Oh, and

air, the chilly tension between them was

up, returning the bottle of medicinal alcohol she'd been holding

this happens, call

you said you'd never leave me. Is that true? Will you stay

as he broached

She playfully prodded his forehead. "Watch your

grasp, looking at her earnestly. "Is it