Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2203

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?

s

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.

Chapter 2197

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.

Tyler wasn't stupid-he knew Athena's attitude was odd. But did it matter? Whatever she wanted, he was willing to give it.

But when dinner came and Athena finally revealed her real reason for coming back, Tyler nearly lost it.

He 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. s

Athena's expression was calm, her tone unwavering.

"I want 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 then. I want to know if someone paid for Kerwin's life." s

Tyler gripped his fork, saying nothing. Kerwin. Again-Kerwin!

Why was she still obsessing over someone who was gone?

He felt a wave of frustration rising, tempted to lash out, but he knew if he did, she might just walk out and never come back.

He stared down at his glass of milk, misery churning in his chest.

"I'll do it," he said finally, "I'll help you investigate everything that happened with Kerwin. But you have to agree to my terms, too."

"What terms?"

Tyler dropped his gaze, tracing the rim of his glass with his finger. His Adam's

apple bobbed as he seemed to weigh his words.

A minute ticked by before he spoke.

"Marry me."

Athena blinked, thinking she must have misheard. Everyone knew Tyler didn't believe in marriage.

"What?"

She responded instinctively, her disbelief plain.Chapter 2198

After he finished speaking, he stood up, grabbed his suit jacket from the back of the chair, and walked straight out the door.

Athena remained seated at the dining table, unmoving. For once, she didn't want to think about anything. She was exhausted.

house, he headed straight

greeted by clothes strewn all

mess aside and dropped onto

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

"Tyler?"

Bert's arms shrieked-clearly, she hadn't expected

cigarette, ignoring them

coaxed the woman, telling her it

clothes,

strode over and slumped down

least give me a heads-up before you 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

morning? I'll say it— honestly, you look


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

juice, took a swig, and shrugged. "What's 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

before you know it."

to s

wives seemed to bounce back fast, playing

of them

was a real difference between men and women, Bert

family. Years ago, his

to save

she wanted the child to stay with the man she

his sister

woman hated the sight of the toddler so that precious ruit

are fickle, Bert thought. He was no


insisted on

being foolish too. If she just held on

insisted on digging into her first love's death, keeping a

Bert snatched it away and

Chapter 2199

silent, and Bert couldn't be bothered to ask

up killing time playing video games, Tyler glancing at his phone every

finally rang. Athena was calling. "The

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

on the couch, raised

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

heading home. Athena made soup,"

up a

within half an hour,

he opened the door, the familiar, comforting aroma

in the kitchen, apron tied

eyes sting. He

years-keep her by his

walk away with nothing, making sure

him. If something happened to him, it probably wouldn't affect her

kitchen. "What kind of soup is it? Smells amazing," he

he'd actually come home, ladled some soup into a small bowl and set it

you out drinking with Bert

Bert

he said. Then, after a

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

want to say anything to shatter the calm. He quietly sipped

to marry me? You know I'm only doing this to get to the bottom of

he

getting married ters get a prenup Let's add up what I've saved and what you've saved

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

bowl,

a long time, Athena assumed his quiet meant he agreed. But then,

I died tomorrow, would you be

procedure like that was a miracle. And with the way Tyler drank and stayed up late he probably didn't have many years left.

s

CUMS

never liked his reckless lifestyle-it felt like he was squandering a life others

come back, yet he didn't seem to value the time he'd been

but when he saw her frown and purse her

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

But after his shower, he walked into his bedroom and saw her there, getting ready to dry

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

then seemed to realize she'd never laughed so freely in front

Tyler kept thinking about her smile. He tossed and turned,

for drinks. Tyler ignored them. All he could think about was that Athena had agreed to marry

over,

marriage—especially since the groom was Tyler, something she'd never imagined

you agreed to marry me, why

wait

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

Tyler. He'd been worried she might change her mind, decide she didn't want to get married after all, or lose interest in finding out what really happened to Kerwin. If that happened, what excuse would he have

was up, pulling

"Getting married today."

shock value was obvious-Bert

right? You're actually doing

if watching Tyler march headlong into


group chat with lan and

five reaction gifs

congratulations. Tyler, feeling more than satisfied, picked

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

earth did someone like Tyler manage to get married? He tagged several people just to

"The bride's really unlucky."

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

circle. Ian came with Maja, having left their kid at home. Abner Olson

barely looked up from her food, except to bear shyly at Dylan now and then Dylan, as

Chapter 2201

suddenly overwhelmed with emotion, but for a

actually watched Athena's series. The tension in Athena's posture visibly eased, her features softening as she opened up to Carol. Carol shot

just an

reached for Athena's

few episodes? I remember thinking she shouldn't have been killed off so soon. It felt

being

truly loved her work. She remembered every plot

had one friend-Doris-but after seeing Doris kiss Tyler Bennitt, she'd cut off all contact. It still stung; she knew things could

was alone. But now, with Carol reaching out,

explained quietly. "My agency froze my contract, so I couldn't keep filming.

such a fan favorite. If you'd finished the role, I

her eyes crinkling

chatting and laughing, Tyler slipped away

he came back out, he caught a glimpse

Felix Brown were waiting for him

men, eager to get to their wives, shot him

quietly, almost to himself, "Let her enjoy her laughter a

rarely smiled like that when she was with

memories of his own past with Maja flickering through his mind. Love was always the thing that

don't we all head back to your place

relaxed. "Yeah, let's

ahead to

lan

narrowed his eyes. "Honestly, I never

would've guessed you'd drop to your

in a deep breath. "Do you have to take a jab at me every single time we go

I'm too nice

a dry laugh.

I hear you spend half your life trying to figure out what Carol likes and buying her gifts, just to sta on

to make things better anymore. We're like an old married couple,

was singing his praises, calling his latest projecthe industry's next big thing. But who would've guessed that the same man, a powerhouse in the

Ian had hit

arrangements, and everyone piled into their

in the backseat. Carol's outgoing nature shone through as she immediately started quizzing

on that show you worked on, the director and

but flaunting something like

it a long time ago-Athena always seemed wrapped in a deep, impenetrable loneliness, especially when she was alone. It was

understood it until he learned

had no idea what kept her going, what reason she clung to, or how much longer she'd be able to hold on. Sometimes, she seemed more like a ghost

be told, the reason Tyler hadn't liked her at first was because she seemed so distant, so empty of the warmth and vitality that drew him to

more he found himself caring about

everyone was inside, Athena found herself seated with Carol

scandal blew up, it was

little cold, but after meeting her today, she realized there was a quiet gentleness about

three of them chatted quietly together. The men stayed out in the garden, not coming in to interrupt, and every

suddenly grabbed Athena's

spend all your time with men. With men, the more you settle, the more they

no idea Athena and Tyler's marriage was nothing more than a business arrangement. In her mind, she

moment, then finally asked, "But what

Tyler's friends. If they found out the marriage was just a calculated

a moment, Athena felt dizzy with warmth, thinking how nice it was to have friends. But as soon as she calmed down, she

situation was resolved, she'd find some excuse to divorce Tyler, leave Greenfield, and disappear

least you won't get hurt. When I heard you were marrying him, I

a dramatic roll of her

help but laugh, catching Maja nodding in emphatic agreement out of the corner of

Athena's chest-so this is what having friends feels

finally left, it was

Standing

Maja get ready to leave and out of

the door, Athena

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255