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.

makes everything harder for me," he admitted, and the room fell

so decoding someone else's feelings was not her

she blinked

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

despite being older, she seemed more lost than him. Her tears were for him, her confusion was because of him. The thought filled him

time could stand still right

dare to cross that line. Instead, he contented himself with gently

something amiss and

did this to you?" she

thugs 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, and I've got final exams coming

warm air, the chilly tension between them

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

time something like this happens, call

me. Is that true? Will you stay by my side at least until I

as he

informal address. She playfully prodded

caught her finger in his grasp, looking at her earnestly. "Is it