Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Shirley was growing increasingly uneasy until their car came to a halt on the quiet streets of the small town. The relentless pursuit by the Albright clan left them with almost no way out. Abner stepped out of the car and, grabbing her hand, led her into an alley. "Shirley, this way."

Wearing a wedding dress, Shirley found it cumbersome and could only manage a few steps before she started feeling tired. She took off her veil and tossed it aside.

"Abner, cut it out."

Seeing her face, Abner felt a sharp pang in his heart and quickly averted his gaze.

"Did you strike a deal with Mark so I could go back to school? I don't want to take the SAT anymore, Shirley. Let's just get out of here."

Shirley wanted to hurl more hurtful words at him, but looking into his eyes, she found herself speechless. Abner continued to pull her along.

"They'll give up after a bit more chasing. This town is pretty remote with lots of alleys; I checked beforehand."

Shirley remained silent until they were cornered in a dead-end by a group of people. She sighed and patted his back.

"Go back to your studies. Let's pretend tonight never happened."

The ruckus surely angered the Albrights. But what she didn't expect was for Abner to start fighting. In her eyes, Abner had always been a pure and ambitious young man, but in less than ten minutes, he had floored the group of thugs. His fists were bloody, and despite being outnumbered, he took a hit to his back.

"Shirley, let's go."

Mark wouldn't let this go easily. Seeing the people surrounding Abner, each armed with a baseball bat, she tried

hit to the head, Abner fell to the ground. Shirley's

weapon from one of the men, and fought back desperately. Shirley

she didn't know what to say. It was still raining, and the alley was filled with the smell of blood. Shirley's wedding dress was drenched

to find a handkerchief to wipe the blood

you continue, there's no going

would Mark retaliate? She couldn't bear to think about it, suspecting it wasn't something that could be

Hearing footsteps again, he gathered his courage, perhaps seeing Shirley for the

keep going until the end, then walk another 500 yards, and hide

"Abner!"

especially seeing him fight like

enough. Let's

about to say something when he suddenly pressed his lips against hers in a quick kiss, then

a long time. Ten minutes later, she finally

was dark, but she followed Abner's direction