Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2231

All eyes in the room were on Marlon, curiosity and gossip thick in the air.

He hadn't stayed at the Keller estate that night, nor had he bothered to ask Grandma Edith what she thought about any of this. He'd simply followed the family's instructions and cut all ties with Maggie.

Strangely, though, he found his mind drifting to Athena's face.

It was almost laughable—he'd never been the type to watch TV dramas, but somehow he'd ended up watching one that Athena had starred in, just to kill time. Back then, he'd only thought she looked decent-not the kind of beauty who turned heads at first glance, but the more he watched, the more comfortable she seemed. There was a quiet strength in the way she acted, something resilient that drew people in.

Especially someone like him-someone who couldn't help but be intrigued by that sort of toughness. He always wanted to see how far he could push something so unyielding, just to see if he could break it, see how she'd react.

Clean, untainted things like her didn't really belong in his world, not among people like them.

the group

the words left his mouth when Maggie pushed open the door and walked

long enough to know everyone in the room. Her eyes grew red, making her look especially

"Marlon," she called softly.

already gone cold. Hadn't he made everything clear enough over text? Why had she come here, of all

his drink, impatience flickering across his features. "What is it?” Maggie bit her lip and edged closer, her voice trembling. "Marlon, I really don't want to break up.

with some even egging Marlon on to forgive

on the table. For a fleeting moment, Maggie thought she might actually have a chance-until she heard him say, "Wasn't I clear enough? We're

sharp and impatient,

assumed Marlon and Maggie were just having a lover's quarrel. Now, it was obvious this was far more

that coming here in front of everyone would force Marlon to at least spare her some dignity, but

because I was mean to Athena before? I just don't get it-Grandma Edith used to adore me. Why is she suddenly so concerned about Athena?