Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2233

A glint of amusement flickered in Marlon's eyes as he sat down beside her without hesitation.

"All right, I'll eat."

The menu arrived in no time, and the priciest item was only a couple of dollars per skewer.

Athena started explaining, "Everything here is handmade-real ingredients, no shortcuts. The broth is slow-cooked for hours, nothing artificial, just pure flavor. It's honestly delicious. If you've got a big appetite, we could just order one of everything. I bet we could finish it all between the two of us."

Marlon had never tried anything like this before, and his curiosity was piqued. He went ahead and ordered everything on the menu.

Soon, the owner brought over two huge bowls. The broth was creamy white, dotted with a swirl of chili oil-absolutely mouthwatering.

Athena took the first bite, her eyes lighting up with satisfaction. She fanned her mouth with her hand, clearly having burned herself from eating too quickly.

Marlon snorted, picked up his fork, and dug in.

The first taste was a revelation-surprisingly good. He shot Athena a look, intending to say something, but she was too absorbed in eating, silent as she polished off her bowl.

The two of them finished everything in companionable silence, and Athena got up

to pay.

Marlon overheard the owner's wife quoting the bill-just under fifteen dollars for the whole meal.

of annoyance.

is what you took me out to

told me to treat you to a meal. Since I'm paying, I get to choose. Besides, I'm broke

it without a hint

had already been towed and needed repairs at the

too, so the two of them stood by the curb, waiting for

phone rang-Tyler calling to ask where she

out eating with a

That "friend" was Marlon.

He smirked, "Since

with complete seriousness, "If I told him I was eating with a man, he'd get

was a lie, of course-she'd already done her homework

hailed a cab, and Athena slid in beside him, telling the driver to

retail therapy. Marlon leaned back, arms

halfway between your place and here. No sense in paying for two rides when one will

her logic oddly amusing. He hadn't spent much time with Athena before -only seen her from a distance-and

didn't argue, which

cab stopped at the mall, Athena hopped

it? You're just leaving? Not even chipping in for the

him a look that seemed to say,

his head and let out

right, see