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.

in her car

a hill outside the city, accessible only by a winding mountain road. Athena took a shortcut and arrived

a show of piety, before finally spotting Maggie, who

demeanor. Only when her eyes fell on the statue above the altar did a glimmer

knelt nearby, drawing a fortune lot. Maggie hadn't noticed her at first, but when she turned and caught sight

you doing

followed them—but from the looks of things,

a bright smile. "Maggie!

pleased, barely

however, was nothing but kind. She looked Athena over with gentle curiosity. "Are you a friend

went to high school together," Athena replied easily. "We just saw

the party last night. I didn't

her stand. "I see. You're a lovely

slip and heading off

stayed where

chapel dozens of times

for her missing granddaughter After. many years, with not a

faith

why don't we

water for everything, and Edith never missed

"Alright."

corner, she waved Maggie away. "Maggie,

to do as

sat, she could see the mountains beyond, their peaks