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.

me," he admitted,

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

signs, she

implied his attackers hadn't held back, aiming to inflict real harm. "Not at all," he

her face in his hands. Her cheeks were damp, and despite being older, she

time could stand still right at

line.

and

did this to you?" she pressed for

looking for trouble. I've already reported it to the police tonight. That's why I was fate. It's all sorted now, no need to worry.

air, the chilly tension between them was

alcohol she'd been

time something like this happens, call me right

Is that true? Will you stay by

he

address. She playfully prodded his

caught her finger in his grasp, looking at her earnestly.