Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Shirley felt like her heart was in someone else's grip, tightening with every step closer she took.

In the end, she decided against greeting him. After all, their time together had only been a year and a half-a mere blip in the grand tapestry of Abner's eventful life. That brief period was hardly worth remembering. Perhaps Abner had already forgotten about her.

She lowered her eyelashes, planning to quietly slip past him.

But just as she took a step away, she heard his voice.

It had a clarity to it, different from before, yet the way he called her name was still so tender.

"Shirley, are you planning to just walk by without saying hi?"

Shirley froze, her eyes welling up instantly.

Slowly, she turned around and saw Abner leaning against the wall, his gaze fixed unwaveringly on her.

She tried to muster a smile, wanted to say, "Oh, it's you, Abner. You're back."

But her throat felt choked up, and she couldn't say a word.

She opened her mouth, then pressed her lips together and sighed.

Abner slowly approached.

Shirley felt a shadow envelop her. He seemed taller now, probably around six foot two, standing next to her, an imposing presence.

you haven't forgotten me, have you?

she

and Abner were from two different worlds. No matter how much she inquired, his

a while,

managed an awkward smile. "You here for

eyes darkened, and

"Yeah."

asked, "Are you married? Should I be

not married. Don't even

slightly. "Really? I thought you

she had spoken to Abner back then, all for

marrying someone else. Both are

me take you out for

me a second to grab my purse." Saying that, she quickly turned around, as if worried Abner might

that tonight's host had invited Shirley with a particular intention in mind. A prominent

interested and, after apologizing, left

she breathed a sigh

another restaurant

other for five years, conversation didn't flow

not probe too much, only mentioning some school events that

disinterested, responding with noncommittal