Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2215

Athena slid into the car behind Tyler, leaning back in the seat-but her thoughts drifted to Marlon's missing sister. Where had that woman disappeared to? If only she could track her down, maybe she'd have a chance to slip into the Keller family's inner circle.

Tyler glanced over and saw Athena lost in thought. He pulled her gently into his arms and kissed her cheek.

"Athena, you've seemed distracted lately. Is something on your mind?"

"Nothing." She kept her voice light, but Tyler's expression darkened. He gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"Nothing, or you just don't want to tell me?" There was a frustrated edge to his voice. "You wanted to come to the party, so I brought you. Whatever you want, I give it to you. Am I just that desperate for you? Can't you at least smile at me now and then?"

His words were laced with resentment, and his grip tightened.

Athena frowned slightly, knowing she needed to appease him. She leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to his lips.

Tyler wasn't satisfied with just a fleeting touch. He cupped the back of her head, deepening the kiss until she was breathless.

By the time they finally pulled apart-after a long, heated exchange-Athena was gasping for air.

That night, after they both showered, what happened next felt inevitable. Athena saw no reason to refuse him. Yet, no matter how tender Tyler's gaze became, she remained unmoved.

He'd lied to her about Marlon; why should she pity him? Besides, did Tyler need anyone's pity? He always got his way. There'd been plenty of women who shed tears for him before. This was just his comeuppance.

He kept her up the whole night, and by the time Athena woke in the morning, Tyler was already gone. He'd left a note on the nightstand, telling her to rest well.

But Athena wasted no time. She got ready, left the house, and set out to "accidentally" run into Mrs. Keller.

Last night, she'd learned that Grandma Edith had recovered enough to resume her old habits-today, she was visiting a countryside chapel for prayer.

got in her car and

on a hill outside the city, accessible only by a winding mountain road. Athena

a show of piety, before finally spotting Maggie, who was supporting an elderly woman as

luxurious brocade coat, regal and elegant, but there was a heaviness to her demeanor. Only when her eyes

her at first, but when she turned and caught sight of Athena, her eyes grew

are you

followed them—but from

"Maggie! What a

than pleased, barely bothering to

nothing but kind. She looked Athena over

Athena replied easily. "We

the party last night. I didn't expect to bump

coughed twice, and Maggie helped her stand. "I see. You're a

her fortune slip and heading off

stayed

this chapel dozens of times a

to pray for her missing granddaughter

faith was wearing

old woman's arm gently. "Grandma, why don't we sit

used fresh spring water for everything, and Edith never missed her cup of tea when

"Alright."

settled onto a bench in a quiet corner, she waved Maggie away. "Maggie, you should draw a fortune for your love

and went to do

sat, she could see