Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

The cab driver clearly didn't buy her story. As Athena prepared to get out, he kept on with his concerned advice.

"Listen, sweetheart, your boyfriend seems like a good guy. That car following us? Bet it's his, right? Even after a fight, he's worried about you riding home alone."

Athena glanced down the street and, sure enough, spotted Tyler's car parked a short distance away.

But she didn't go to him. Right now, her mind was consumed by a need to uncover the truth from all those years ago.

Back in her apartment, Athena immediately pulled out her phone, searching online for information about that actor-Adam. But all she could find was his name; any details about his family were vague at best.

With nowhere else to turn, she messaged a few old contacts from the tabloid circuit, hoping someone might have dug up more about Adam's background.

Despite all her years in showbiz, Athena had never really built up much of a network. She disliked socializing, and now, faced with this investigation, she found herself at a loss.

She sat on her couch, wired some money to those reporters, but the information that came back was frustratingly sparse. No one seemed to know how to reach Adam's mother or his younger brother.

Athena's anxiety grew. She finally had a few leads, but now she was stuck, unsure how to move forward.

She crossed to the window and peered out. Tyler's car was still parked below.

If it were Tyler, with his connections, he'd probably have the answer in no time.

She drew a deep breath, thoughts spinning, but in the end, her decision was made. She grabbed her keys and headed out.

Downstairs, she stopped in front of Tyler's car. He was in the driver's seat, lost in thought, but when he saw her, surprise flashed across his face.

Athena tapped on the window. Tyler rolled it down right away. "Tyler."

He opened his mouth, clearly expecting her to tell him to leave.

But Athena's gaze lingered on his face. She noticed a tiny mole had reappeared

at the tip of his nose-exactly where it used to be.

For some reason, her heart ached at the sight.

She'd barely noticed during their talk earlier that he'd gone and had the mole put back. Typical Tyler-always the player pretending to have turned

Lover

a new leaf Why bother with this charade?

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Her emotions tangled, but she couldn't help but ask, "So, your mole is back again?"

Tyler stiffened, like a cat whose tail had just been stepped on.

"It's my face, isn't it? I can do what I want with it! If I want to put it back, I will. What's it got to do with you? What, you came down here to kid kick me out? Newsflash, you don't own this street-I can park wherever I want." s

He was halfway through his tirade when Athena suddenly leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to his lips.

It was as fleeting as a spring shower, but Tyler's pupils shrank as if struck by lightning. Every sharp word died in his throat.

A moment later, Athena walked around and slid into the passenger seat.

"You-"

"You-"

He stammered twice, lips trembling, utterly lost for words.

Athena buckled her seatbelt, leaned back, and said, "Let's not stay here. Take me home with you."

Tyler drove back in a daze,

half-convinced he was dreaming More than once he glanced over at the passenger seat, wondering if he was hallucinating from missing her so much. s

When they finally pulled up outside his house, he gripped the steering wheel in silence, making no move to get out.

Athena turned to him. "What kind of soup do you want tomorrow? I've learned a few new recipes lately."

That simple question hooked Tyler so completely, he forgot to breathe.

He didn't dare ask why Athena had suddenly changed her mind, or why she was

being kind again. He just followed her inside, his heart pounding.

In the bedroom, his hands moved with practiced ease, undressing her.

Athena didn't resist.

Tyler lost himself in her, clutching her as if afraid she'd vanish, kissing her over and over. He couldn't bear to let her go-not even as dawn broke through the window.

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Athena was truly exhausted. More than once, she nearly drifted off to sleep, only to be jolted awake by what they were doing.

She gazed at Tyler, who was sprawled over her, his cheeks flushed with color and sweat streaming down his brow.

faults, Tyler certainly kept himself in

her hands, suddenly realizing she really did prefer him with that little

Tyler looked at her, his eyes

Damn it.

she did

God he'd had it put

desperate hunger, as

through most of the day. She'd planned to get up early and make some soup, but after the way

woke, the last rays of sunset were painting the

and heard him

restored. Mind your own business. So what if it's embarrassing? It's my life, not yours. And don't push

mole removed, everyone had asked him about it. He'd just shrugged and said it was his body, his

and had the mole put back, and of course,

about it, except to snap at Bert, who

on, Tyler wouldn't have broken up with Athena so soon after

the sense to

not against you two getting back together, but if she's just going to hurt you again, maybe it's time to move on. You've never really dated before,

a bit of a jerk, sure,

of them had

stupid-he knew Athena's attitude was odd. But did it matter? Whatever she wanted, he was willing to give

and Athena finally revealed her real reason for coming back, Tyler

T-shirt he could see the faint marks

expression was calm, her tone

When Adam was drunk, he let slip that five million suddenly appeared in his mother's account back then. I

fork, saying nothing. Kerwin.

still obsessing over someone who was

but he knew if he did,

glass of milk, misery churning

it," he said finally, "I'll help you investigate everything that happened with Kerwin.

"What terms?"

gaze, tracing the rim of his glass

as he seemed to weigh his

by before

"Marry me."

must have misheard.

"What?"

her

his suit jacket from

seated at the dining table, unmoving. For once, she didn't want to think about anything.

the house,

Bert's front door, he was greeted

Tyler kicked the mess aside

a woman on the other side of the room, lost in a passionate embrace. When they noticed Tyler, Bert recoiled in shock, instantly

"Tyler?"

in Bert's arms shrieked-clearly, she hadn't expected anyone to walk in

cigarette, ignoring

and gently coaxed the woman, telling her it

clothes, head down, and hurried

nothing but a bath towel, Bert strode

drop by next time?" Tyler sat there, cigarette dangling from his fingers, looking utterly defeated. Bert frowned, puzzled. Weren't he and Athena back on good terms last night? Why did Tyler

I'll say it— honestly,

her attitude because she wants to find out the truth

if she gets answers, nothing will change. The dead don't come back, That's why I don't get women sometimes. If a guy loses his true love, he'll have a

before you know it."

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men who lost their wives seemed to bounce back fast, playing the field without a care. But the few

them never really

between men and women, Bert

about his own family. Years ago, his older sister had died in

to save

she wanted the child to stay with the man she loved-a

his

after her passing. But within a year, the man had found someone new. The new woman hated the sight of the toddler so that precious

fickle, Bert thought. He was no exception. He just

women insisted on

just held on to Tyler, she

rest of her days. Instead, she insisted on digging into her first love's

cigarette, but Bert snatched it away and

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and Bert couldn't be bothered to ask

time playing video games, Tyler glancing at his phone every now

phone finally rang. Athena

feeling low all day, but at those words, he dropped his controller

sprawled out on the couch, raised his voice

are you going? The food delivery's almost here, man. I can't eat all that

home. Athena made soup,"

a hint

left in a hurry and, within half an

as he opened the door, the familiar, comforting aroma hit

apron tied around her waist, bustling