Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

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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.

By the time she finally woke, the last rays of sunset were painting the windows gold.

She rolled over and heard him on the phone.

"Yeah, that's right. I had the mole restored. Mind your own business. So what if it's embarrassing? It's my life, not yours. And don't push me—I'm not in the mood."

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

But it wasn't long before he went and had the mole put back, and of course, people got curious-why the change of heart?

Tyler refused to say a word about it, except to snap at Bert, who knew the truth.

If Bert hadn't egged him on, Tyler wouldn't have broken up with Athena so soon after they started seeing each other.

At least Bert had the sense to try to talk some sense into him.

"Look, man, when you landed in the hospital after your breakup, she didn't even visit you. And now she suddenly comes back? Doesn't that seem fishy? I'm 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, maybe that's why you're so stuck. Why don't we just go out and clear your head for a bit?"

Bert was a bit of a jerk, sure, but he had Tyler's back.

In the past, neither of them had exactly been upstanding citizens.

was odd. But did it matter? Whatever she wanted, he was

and Athena finally revealed her real reason

looked at her face across the table. Even through her oversized T-shirt he could see the faint marks left on her skin from last night, but her words were cold, detached.

was calm,

When Adam was drunk, he let slip that five million suddenly appeared in his mother's account back then. I want to know if someone paid for Kerwin's life."

gripped his fork,

obsessing over someone who was

rising, tempted to lash out, but he

of milk, misery churning

"I'll help you investigate everything that happened with Kerwin. But

"What terms?"

the rim of his glass with his finger.

seemed to

minute ticked by

"Marry me."

blinked, thinking she must have misheard. Everyone

"What?"

her

from the back of the chair, and walked straight out

unmoving. For once, she

house, he headed straight

front door, he was greeted by clothes strewn all

aside

room, lost in a passionate embrace. When

"Tyler?"

she hadn't expected anyone to walk in at

lit a cigarette,

sigh and gently coaxed the

collect her clothes, head

Bert strode over

his fingers, looking utterly defeated. Bert frowned, puzzled. Weren't he and Athena back on good terms last night? Why did Tyler

say it— honestly, you look


changed her attitude because

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

before you know it."

to s

bounce back fast, playing

Most of them never

was a real difference between men and

his

save her

chose the baby, saying she wanted the child to stay with the man she loved-a

his

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 sent the child to live with the Frost

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


insisted on torturing

being foolish too. If she just held on

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

cigarette, but Bert snatched it away and tossed it in the

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Bert couldn't be bothered to ask any

two of them ended up killing time playing video games, Tyler

his phone finally rang. Athena was calling. "The soup's ready. Are you coming home for

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

the couch, raised his voice

going? The food delivery's almost here,

home. Athena

paused, suddenly picking up a hint of pride in

hurry and, within half an hour, was back

opened the door,

was in the kitchen, apron tied around her

that, Tyler felt his eyes sting. He realized then how little

was to be selfish for a few more years-keep her by his side for

nothing, making sure she'd never be

happened to him,

he stepped into the kitchen. "What kind

some soup into a small bowl and set it beside

you out drinking with Bert

didn't like Bert much, and quickly shook

was with someone else," he said. Then,

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

didn't want to say anything to shatter the calm. He quietly sipped his

you want to marry me? You know I'm only doing this

know," he replied

"Alright then. If we're getting married ters get a prenup Let's add up what I've saved

even if they didn't sign anything, she'd never take a cent from Tyler if they divorced. She just didn't want him to worry about

his bowl, silent and lost

long time, Athena assumed his quiet meant he

died tomorrow, would you be

that was a miracle. And with the way

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liked his reckless lifestyle-it felt like he was squandering a life others would give

death and come back, yet he didn't seem to

he saw her frown and purse her lips, he realized just how

he fell silent,

would want to sleep in a separate room. But after his shower, he walked into his bedroom and saw her there, getting ready to

flash of inspiration struck him-he'd never dried a

she'd never

they lay side by side in bed, Tyler kept thinking about her smile. He tossed

buzzed with messages from his usual crew, asking if he wanted to go out for drinks. Tyler ignored them. All he could think about was that Athena had agreed to marry him-did that mean they could get the marriage license

rolled over, facing

still awake, her mind caught on the idea of marriage—especially since the groom was Tyler, something she'd never

agreed to marry me, why don't we go

wait

months down the line. She hadn't expected him to be so eager. For a moment,

after all, or lose interest in finding out what really happened to Kerwin. If that happened, what excuse would he

As soon as dawn broke, he was up, pulling

"Getting married today."

was

not joking, right? You're actually doing it? Athena said yes?"

if watching Tyler march headlong


with lan and the others. Silence

course, was the most dramatic. He sent five reaction

congratulations. Tyler, feeling more than satisfied,

took less than ten minutes. He snapped a picture of their marriage certificate, posted it on Facebook, and sent it to his group chats.

someone like Tyler manage to get married? He tagged several people just to make sure

"The bride's really unlucky."

was in too good a mood to fight back. He decided to treat everyone in Greenfield to dinner

up-old friends from their circle. Ian came with Maja, having left their kid at home. Abner Olson

from her food, except to bear shyly

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herself suddenly overwhelmed with emotion, but for a moment, she didn't know

Maja realized Carol had actually watched

an unspoken understanding between

Carol reached for Athena's

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