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

city, accessible only by a winding mountain road. Athena took a shortcut

show of piety, before finally spotting Maggie, who was

her demeanor. Only when her eyes fell on the statue

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

are you doing

moment, Maggie wondered if Athena had followed them—but from the looks of

"Maggie!

barely bothering to hide

but kind. She looked Athena over with gentle curiosity.

high school together," Athena replied easily. "We just

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

her stand. "I see.

rose as well, clutching her fortune slip and

Edith stayed where

visited this chapel dozens of times a

for her missing granddaughter After. many years,

her faith was

why don't we sit over there? I brought your favorite

fresh spring water for everything, and Edith never missed her

"Alright."

in a quiet corner, she waved Maggie away. "Maggie, you should draw a fortune

nodded sweetly and went to do

could see the mountains