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.

For all his faults, Tyler certainly kept himself in good shape.

She cupped his face in her hands, suddenly realizing she really did prefer him with that little mole. If it disappeared, she doubted she'd even want to speak to him.

But as Tyler looked at her, his eyes turned red and watery.

Damn it.

She couldn't deny it she did love that mole.

Thank God he'd had it put back.

He pulled her close, pressing his lips to hers with a desperate hunger, as if he wanted to merge her into himself completely.

Athena ended up sleeping through most of the day. She'd planned to get up early and make some soup, but after the way Tyler had kept her up half the night, she simply didn't have the strength to drag herself out of bed.

the time she finally woke, the last rays of sunset

heard him on the

mole restored. Mind your own business. So what if it's

asked him about it. He'd just shrugged and said it

had the mole put back, and of course, people got curious-why

refused to say a word about it, except to snap at

wouldn't have broken up with Athena so soon after they started seeing each

the sense to try to talk some sense

against you two getting back together, but if she's

jerk, sure,

them had exactly been upstanding

wasn't stupid-he knew Athena's attitude was odd. But did it matter? Whatever she

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

the table. Even through her oversized T-shirt he could see the faint marks left

expression was calm, her tone

his brother. When Adam was drunk, he let

fork, saying nothing. Kerwin.

obsessing over someone who was

of frustration rising, tempted to lash out, but he knew if he did, she might just walk

down at his glass of milk, misery

investigate everything that happened with Kerwin. But you have to agree

"What terms?"

the rim of his

he seemed to

minute ticked by before he

"Marry me."

she must have misheard. Everyone

"What?"

her disbelief plain.Chapter

stood up, grabbed his suit jacket from the back of the chair,

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

left the house, he

greeted by clothes strewn all over the

the mess aside

tangled up with a woman on the other side of the room, lost in a passionate embrace. When they noticed

"Tyler?"

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

a cigarette, ignoring

coaxed the

collect her clothes, head down,

a bath towel, Bert strode over and slumped down next to

fingers, looking utterly defeated. Bert frowned, puzzled. Weren't he and Athena

the phone this morning? I'll say it— honestly,

stubbed out his cigarette, his voice rough. "She only changed her attitude because she wants to find out the

Even if she gets answers, nothing will change. The dead don't come back, That's why I don't

before you know it."

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men who lost their wives seemed to bounce back

them never

between men and women,

own family. Years ago, his older sister had died

to save her or

she wanted the child to stay with the

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 ruit of love" became an eyesore. To please his new girlfriend, Bert's brother-in-law

Bert thought. He was

insisted

If she just held on to Tyler,

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

it away and

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be bothered to

video games, Tyler glancing

seven in the evening that his phone finally rang. Athena was

low all day, but at those words, he dropped

couch, raised his voice

you going? The food delivery's almost here, man.

heading home. Athena made soup,"

up a hint

a hurry and, within half an hour, was

opened the door, the familiar,

apron tied around her waist, bustling

eyes sting. He realized then how little he truly

few more years-keep her by his side for just a while longer.

everything. He'd walk away with nothing, making sure she'd

didn't even love him. If something happened to him, it probably wouldn't affect

into the kitchen. "What kind of soup is it? Smells amazing," he asked, trying

actually come home, ladled some soup into a small bowl

out drinking with Bert

assumed she didn't like Bert much, and quickly

was with someone else," he said. Then, after a beat,

the food, setting out a plate for him and serving some rice. The two of them sitting

calm. He quietly sipped his soup, and just as he was

You know I'm only doing this to get to the bottom

know," he replied

we're getting married ters get a prenup Let's add up what I've saved and what you've saved over the years-keep itfair. No one

sign anything, she'd never take a cent from Tyler if they divorced. She just didn't want him to worry about it she figured a prenup would put his mind

his bowl, silent

long time, Athena assumed his quiet

"If I died tomorrow, would you be even a

instantly reminded of his heart surgery. Realistically, surviving ten years after a procedure like that was a miracle. And with the way Tyler drank

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liked his reckless lifestyle-it felt like he was squandering a

didn't seem to value the