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.

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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.

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.

the house, he headed

front door, he was greeted by clothes strewn all over the

kicked the mess aside and dropped onto

woman on the other side of the room, lost in

"Tyler?"

she hadn't expected anyone to walk in

lit a cigarette,

a sigh and gently coaxed the woman,

her clothes, head

a bath towel, Bert strode over and slumped down next

before you drop by next time?" Tyler sat there, cigarette dangling from his fingers, looking utterly defeated. Bert frowned, puzzled. Weren't he

happened? Weren't you bragging on the phone this morning? I'll say it— honestly, you look better


his voice rough. "She only changed her attitude because she wants

some guy's death after all these years? Even if she gets answers, nothing will change. The dead

before you know it."

to s

seemed to bounce back fast, playing the field without a care. But the few

of them never

real difference between men and women,

thought about his own family. Years ago, his older sister had died in childbirth: When the

whether to save her

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

then, his

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 family and took

was no exception. He just


insisted on torturing

foolish too. If she just held on to Tyler, she

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

snatched it

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Bert couldn't be

playing video games, Tyler glancing at his phone

the evening that his phone finally rang. Athena was calling.

but at those words, he dropped his controller without

out on the couch, raised his voice

you going? The food delivery's almost here,

heading home. Athena made soup," Tyler

paused, suddenly picking up a hint of

in a hurry and, within half an hour, was

as he opened the door, the

in the kitchen, apron

her like that, Tyler felt his eyes sting. He realized

years-keep her by his side for just a

walk away with nothing, making sure

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

mind as he stepped into the kitchen. "What kind of soup is it? Smells amazing," he asked, trying to sound

soup into a small bowl and set

you out drinking with Bert

Bert much, and quickly

he said. Then,

a plate for him and serving some rice. The two of them sitting

quietly sipped his

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

know," he replied

then. If 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

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

down at his bowl, silent and lost in

assumed his quiet meant he agreed. But

looked up and asked, "If I died tomorrow, would you be even a

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

s

CUMS

like he was squandering a life others

death and come back, yet he didn't seem

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

settled in his chest, and he fell

want to sleep in a separate room. But after his

inspiration struck him-he'd never dried a

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

side in bed, Tyler kept thinking about her smile.

asking if he wanted to go out for drinks. Tyler ignored them. All he

over, facing

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

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

couldn't wait another

this whole marriage thing would be at least three months down the line. She hadn't expected him to be so eager. For a moment, she didn't know how to

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 left

As soon as dawn broke, he was up,

"Getting married today."

was obvious-Bert

joking, right? You're actually

if watching Tyler march


and the others. Silence at

most dramatic. He sent five reaction gifs

minutes, then finally offered up some congratulations. Tyler, feeling more

less than ten minutes. He snapped a picture of their marriage certificate, posted it

How on earth did someone like Tyler manage to get married? He tagged several people just to make sure it was real. But once Tyler showed off the official certificate, Beck fell

"The bride's really unlucky."

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

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

visit Maja and had brought along a sweet-looking girl who barely looked up from her food, except to bear

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but for a moment, she didn't

That's when Maja realized Carol had actually watched Athena's series. The tension in Athena's

an

Carol reached for Athena's

did—why did your character only appear for a few episodes? I remember thinking she shouldn't have been killed off so soon. It felt

being genuine their eyes give it

truly loved her work.

she'd cut off all contact. It still stung; she knew things could

was alone. But now, with Carol reaching out,

things going on at the time," Athena explained quietly. "My agency froze my contract, so I couldn't keep filming. That's why

a shame! That character was such a fan favorite. If you'd finished

eyes crinkling with genuine

stood together, chatting and laughing, Tyler slipped away to pay

he caught a glimpse of Athena's relaxed,

waiting for him outside. Tyler

their wives, shot him a puzzled look

said quietly, almost to himself, "Let her

that when

with Maja flickering through his mind. Love

your place tonight? It's been ages since

visibly relaxed. "Yeah, let's do

hurried ahead

lan alone

eyes. "Honestly, I never thought he'd change so

and who would've guessed you'd drop to your knees

"Do you have to take a jab

I say? Maja's not exactly your biggest fan. If I'm

out a dry laugh. "Whipped,

you're any better. I hear you spend half your life trying to figure out what Carol likes and buying her gifts, just to sta on her good side. Honestly, I envy you. At least you have a target to aim

things better anymore. We're like an old

at work lately, acquiring several rival companies. The business press was singing his praises, calling his latest projecthe industry's next big thing. But who would've guessed

silent. Ian

piled

shone through as she immediately started

you worked on, the

world, some people were open-minded, but flaunting something like

a long time ago-Athena always seemed wrapped in a deep, impenetrable loneliness, especially when

it until he learned what

had no idea what kept her going, what reason she clung to, or how much longer she'd be able to

was because she seemed so distant, so empty of the warmth and vitality that drew him to other

the more he found

was inside, Athena found herself seated with Carol on her left and Maja

when Maja and lan's scandal blew up, it was all anyone

her today, she

in to interrupt, and every so often, they'd send over little snacks and fruit, as

suddenly grabbed Athena's

time with men. With men, the more you settle, the more

than a business arrangement. In her mind, she was earnestly teaching Athena how to 'train'

fell silent for a long moment, then finally asked, "But what

women were Tyler's friends. If they found out the marriage

dizzy with warmth, thinking how nice it was to have friends. But as soon as she calmed down, she reminded herself they came from different

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

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

finished with a dramatic roll of her

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

chest-so this is what having friends

the time everyone finally left, it was

Standing

to leave and out of

the door, Athena

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