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.

he

ever dated Mark before, so decoding

the obvious signs, she blinked

lacing her voice. The severity of his injuries implied his attackers hadn't held back, aiming to inflict real harm. "Not at

and despite being older, she seemed more lost

could stand still right

to kiss her but didn't dare to cross that line.

sensed something amiss and turned her head

this to you?" she

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. Oh,

unseasonably warm air, the chilly

she'd been holding to the shelf and

like this happens,

you said you'd never leave me. Is that true? Will you stay by my side at least

as he broached the

She playfully prodded his forehead. "Watch

her finger in his grasp, looking at her earnestly.