Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2020

The man in the suit didn't take offense. In his mind, a person's weaknesses were handles to grip them by. If Abner didn't care about anything, it would be much harder to control him. His lips curled into a smile as he slowly pried Abner's clenched fists open.

"It's good to have spirit, keep it up. I look forward to seeing how you handle going back to the family."

Abner's expression went through a rapid change. Barely 18, and yet he was forced to shoulder all this responsibility. He took a step back, grabbed the $50,000 in cash, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and left.

Someone approached the man in the suit, their brows furrowed in concern.

"He's even tougher than his father."

To be this tough on oneself, let alone others. Luckily, he had someone he cared about now. If there came a day when he had no one, he'd be like a wild horse without reins. Another man, however, had a different take.

so early, it would surely tarnish his image of him. I suggest we first take Shirley

at the scars on his knuckles, thinking about Abner's sudden burst of protective

can't kill Shirley. Not only can we not kill her, but we must also ensure she lives well. She will forever be the leverage we have over Abner. Don't be too clever for your own good. This kid has grown so much in such a short time;

room at those words. It was clear, those

in a moment of silent acknowledgment, the man in

get too smart for our own good, we'll fail. We best follow my lead. We can make things difficult for

Reluctantly, the others agreed.

tried to enter his room, she found the

and inside, Abner was tending to

a patchwork of bruises and his breath seemed tinged with the scent

sweat, and hearing Shirley's voice from the other side of the

are you