Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2223

The bride was just about to reach the priest when the sudden commotion brought the entire ceremony to a halt.

Mrs. Keller was the first on her feet, her voice edged with urgency. "Why are you all just standing there? Get down there and help her!"

Tyler didn't hesitate. He leapt over the railing, only realizing as he hit the water that it was Athena who had fallen in-he'd been distracted by someone moments earlier and missed the incident.

He pulled Athena from the pond, and as he hauled her up, her dress twisted awkwardly, exposing the birthmark high on her thigh for all to see.

Mrs. Keller's grip tightened on her cane. From where she stood, she had a clear view of that unmistakable mark.

Grandma Edith, ever gentle and kind, had stepped forward to check on the drenched young woman. But the moment she glimpsed the birthmark, a spark of excitement flashed in her eyes. Wasn't this the very girl she'd seen at the abbey?

Her brows knitted, but she kept silent. Over the years, plenty of imposters had claimed to be the long-lost heiress of the Keller family. Only she, though, knew about the secret blossom-shaped birthmark on the girl's thigh. The fakes all lacked it. But this one-this one had it.

Grandma Edith's lips trembled, her face suddenly radiant.

"You there-Bennitt boy-pick her up, quickly. Is she all right?"

Athena sputtered out a mouthful of water, coughing weakly, her face pale as she leaned against Tyler's chest.

Tyler's worry was obvious. "I'll take you home first."

had no intention of letting Athena leave so easily. After searching for this girl for years, she wasn't about to lose her now. She hurried over, feigning concern as she wiped water from Athena's cheek, slyly collecting a strand of hair that had caught on her necklace and tucking it into

name?" she

"I'm sorry for the disruption, Grandma Edith. Please go on with the ceremony-I'll get my wife out of the cold before she

Athena clung to his collar, her voice

want to know who

have been worse-Maggie, still in her wedding gown, was frozen at the end of the

after the wedding. Right now, let's

Athena's eyes, but she said nothing

abbey, there had been tension with Maggie. Now, at the water's edge, Athena was pushed in. Was the girl truly troublesome and unwelcome, or

her cane firmly. "Investigate! Right now.

sent a ripple

guest caused such a scene-falling into the pond at a family wedding-they'd be

BUT

further. But this was Grandma Edith speaking And it was clear she was

still

rude. Tyler's right, we can wait until after the

made Grandma Edith more resolute. She took a deep breath. "It won't take

Keller family's security

Tyler's embrace, frowning.

would Grandma Edith, who adored Marlon more than anyone, delay her favorite grandson's wedding? She liked Maggie too why would she pause the celebration for a stranger and demand

said nothing. Athena was shaking in