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 admitted, and the room fell into a

ever dated Mark before, so decoding someone else's feelings

she blinked

does it hurt much?" she inquired, concern lacing her voice. The severity of his injuries implied his attackers

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

stand still right

that line. Instead, he contented himself with gently wiping the tears

amiss and turned her

this to you?" she pressed for

some 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

the unseasonably warm air, the chilly

returning the bottle of medicinal alcohol she'd

like this happens, call me

you stay by my side at least until I graduate from college?"

as he broached the

playfully prodded his forehead. "Watch

grasp, looking at her earnestly. "Is it