Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Fitch's face still bore the imprint of Zoey's hand. Anyone claiming she hadn't put much strength into that slap would be telling

tales.

The stinging pain on his cheek was all he could focus on.

Ignoring Tyler's attempts to intervene, Fitch grabbed Zoey's wrist tightly and dragged her out of the bustling hall.

Carol made a move to follow but was stopped by Tyler.

"Ms. Miller, you can't get involved in their mess."

"What on earth is he planning to do?"

Tyler smirked, "After all these years, how many women have you seen lay a hand on Fitch? Even the Haskins elders wouldn't dare

cross him. Zoey's slap must have really ticked him off. But he's got a sense of restraint. He wouldn't actually hit a woman."

Carol scoffed, "You guys are all the same, no good men among you."

Her voice faltered, and she looked down, falling silent.

Tyler picked up a glass of wine from a nearby tray and took a sip, "Well, Ms. Miller, it all depends on what you consider 'good."

We've always judged by our conscience."

Carol didn't respond, her gaze fixed toward the villa as she lapsed into silence.

Meanwhile, Fitch had dragged Zoey to a secluded part of the garden.

"Let go!"

free, but

then she

suddenly in his grip, forcing her to look up into his

she had used all her might for that slap.

Zoey felt a surge

rough encounters in bed flashing through his

been a

pleasure in it, as if

nauseated by the mere touch

but during the brief the had lost his memory, he had kissed her countless

not enough? You still have to cling to

his eyes

addicted, Zoey? How shameless can

the very start of their deal for a few tens of thousands, she had

the times he had been rough with

She never complained.

it wasn't her choice during

she felt choked, unable to utter a

moment she fell for him, she had lost, giving him the right

to fall again, landing on the

slightly,

instinctively wanted to pull back, but after a few centimeters, his

of emotions surged

get out. Let's pretend we never

gasping for air, tears

felt an unsettling rage within.

presence behind him,

"Aren't you leaving?"