Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2032

For the past week, Shirley had barely touched any food. Abner often visited her in the evenings, sitting by her side, burying himself in test papers.

Clutching a cup in her hands, Shirley's voice was hoarse as she asked, "Another test?"

The whole school was buzzing with the news that Abner had been expelled for refusing to apologize, but he thought Shirley was still in the dark. Knowing how much she cared about his grades, he'd always bring a stack of test papers and quietly work on them by her hospital bed.

"Yeah, took it. Still topped it."

Shirley didn't respond, gripping the cup tighter. Abner stood up, taking the cup from her, "Shirley, want more water? Hungry?"

He had expected her to be down for a while, but in the past few days, she had calmed down, starting to inquire about his grades and school matters.

"Abner, do you think you can be the top in the city in the SATS?"

Abner didn't want to bring up his expulsion. Holding her hand, he promised, "Top of the city, Shirley. Just focus on getting better, I'll bring back that top spot."

for tissues nearby, dabbing at her tears. But Shirley seemed to touch a raw nerve, crying with swollen

her head, patting his head gently. "Really now, do you know how hard it is to

it, no

had been testing the waters these past few days, but Shirley had shown no romantic interest, treating him purely

a hurdle he couldn't, and dared not, cross. Every

"Abner, shouldn't you be heading

"I'll visit you tomorrow,

he arrived at the hospital in the evening, he would stay till dawn. But

he left, Shirley stared into the dark night outside, slowly pulling back the covers, and headed to Mark's

the same

had avoided

week. .

all

moment of hesitation, she pushed the door open. Mark seemed to expect her visit, showing no surprise at her arrival. Shirley stood at the doorway, not daring to come closer,

back confidently.