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.

knew Athena's attitude was odd. But did it

her real reason

oversized T-shirt he could see the faint marks left on her skin from last night, but her words were cold,

calm,

you to look into Adam's mother and younger brother for me. Kerwin drowned trying to save his brother. When Adam was drunk, he let slip that five million suddenly appeared in his mother's account back

gripped his fork,

obsessing

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

of milk, misery

investigate everything that happened with Kerwin. But you have

"What terms?"

his gaze, tracing the rim of

bobbed as he seemed to weigh

by before

"Marry me."

must have misheard. Everyone knew Tyler didn't believe

"What?"

her disbelief

speaking, he stood up, grabbed his suit jacket from the

unmoving. For once, she didn't want to

the house,

Bert's front door, he was greeted by clothes strewn all over the living

mess aside and dropped onto

the other side of the room, lost in a

"Tyler?"

shrieked-clearly, she hadn't expected anyone to walk in at such a

lit a cigarette,

a sigh and gently coaxed the woman, telling

to collect her clothes, head

nothing but a bath towel, Bert strode over and slumped down next

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

say it— honestly, you look better with that mole. The


only changed her attitude because she wants to find out the truth

the point of digging into some guy's death after all these years? Even 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

before you know it."

to s

bounce back

of them never

real difference between

Years ago, his

to save

chose the baby, saying she wanted the child to stay with the man she loved-a living symbol of their

his sister

been close. Bert thought for sure his brother-in-law would raise that child with devotion 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

Bert thought. He was no exception. He just couldn't


women insisted on torturing

being foolish too. If she just held

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

lit another cigarette, but Bert snatched it away and tossed

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Bert couldn't be bothered to ask

them ended up killing time playing video games, Tyler glancing

his phone finally rang. Athena was calling. "The soup's ready. Are

words, he dropped

sprawled out on the couch, raised his voice in

are you going? The food delivery's almost here,

Athena

a hint

in a hurry and, within half an hour,

as he opened the door,

apron tied around her

his eyes sting. He

be selfish for a few more years-keep her by his side for just a while longer. After that,

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

happened to

mind as he stepped into the kitchen. "What kind of soup is

soup into a small bowl and

you out drinking with Bert

Bert much, and quickly shook his

I was with someone else," he said. Then, after a beat, added, "No

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

quietly sipped

you really sure you want to marry me? You know I'm only doing this to get to the bottom

he

her spoon and looked him straight in the eye. "Alright then. If we're getting married ters get a prenup Let's add

they divorced. She just didn't want him to worry about it she figured a

bowl,

time, Athena assumed his quiet meant he agreed. But

I died

heart surgery. Realistically, surviving ten years after a procedure like that was a miracle. And with the way Tyler drank and stayed up late he probably didn't

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CUMS

liked his reckless lifestyle-it felt like he was

and come back, yet he didn't seem to value the

for Athena's answer, but when he saw her frown and purse her lips, he realized just how hard this question was

in his chest, and he fell silent, sipping the last of

night, he expected Athena would want to sleep in a separate room. But after his shower, he walked into his bedroom and saw

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

a while, then seemed to realize she'd never laughed so

by side in bed, Tyler kept thinking about

from his usual crew, asking if he wanted to go out for drinks. Tyler ignored them. All he could

rolled over,

her mind caught on the idea of marriage—especially since

to marry me, why don't we go get our marriage license

wait another

line. She hadn't expected him to be so eager. For a moment, she didn't know how

to get married after all, or lose interest in finding out what really happened to Kerwin. If that happened, what excuse would he have left to keep her by his

a wink all night. As soon as dawn broke, he was up, pulling on a new suit. He finally found time to text

"Getting married today."

was

not joking, right? You're actually doing

if watching Tyler march headlong into disaster-worse, he


the news in his group chat with lan and the others.

sent five reaction gifs in a row,

took a few minutes, then finally offered up some congratulations. Tyler, feeling more than satisfied, picked Athena up and drove straight to

certificate, posted it on Facebook, and sent it to his group chats. Immediately,

people just to make sure it was real. But once Tyler showed off the official certificate, Beck fell silent, leaving only one

"The bride's really unlucky."

a mood to fight back. He decided to treat everyone

with Maja, having left their kid at home. Abner Olson was

Maja and had brought along a sweet-looking girl who barely looked up from her food, except to bear shyly at Dylan now and then Dylan,

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herself suddenly overwhelmed with emotion, but for

Maja realized Carol had actually watched Athena's series. The tension in Athena's posture visibly eased, her features softening as she opened

there's just an

reached

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