Maja flashed a bright smile at Shirley. "Come on in, saved you a seat."
Shirley unwrapped the lightweight cashmere scarf from her neck and immediately spotted Abner, dressed in black.
Abner sat ramrod straight, not looking her way.
A twinge of inexplicable sourness hit Shirley's heart as she followed Maja into the private dining room.
Maja pulled out a chair for her, and she murmured a "Thanks."
Just moments ago, Abner had been sarcastic with Ian, but now he was as still as a statue, utterly silent.
Shirley took the initiative to break the ice.
“Abner, long time no see.”
Abner's posture stiffened even more, and it took him a few seconds to grunt out a response. "Yeah."
Regret crept into Shirley's mind for coming here; her presence seemed to have stirred an awkward tension in the air.
Maja handed her some silverware, and she thanked her again.
The atmosphere in the private room was indeed delicate. After a long pause, Abner mustered up the courage to speak.
“It’s been a while.”
Ian thought Abner was quite the actor, probably had been keeping tabs on Shirley for some time.
Rumors painted Abner as a madman, merciless when dealing with rivals, even capable of going to extremes when provoked.
Now he seemed lost, staring into his plate, clearly uncomfortable.
Shirley had always looked out for Abner, the epitome of a caring elder sister, so instinctively, she wanted to pour him a cup of tea.
But before she could act, Abner had already poured one for her.
She offered a wry smile.
“I almost forgot, you’ve grown up now.”
Her voice carried a hint of melancholy. Sometimes, in the blink of an eye, years pass by.
Abner's hand froze, unsure of what to say.
Maja suddenly felt that she and Ian should excuse themselves, but there was no easy way out.
She coughed softly, pushing the house specialty towards Shirley.
"Shirley, this is what you ordered. Dig in."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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