Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Phil is not like Philip.

Before he turned five, Phil had been confined within the research base, being an object of study among cold machines and

emotionless gadgets. He watched the scientists in their crisp lab coats through the glass, naively considering them all to be his

parents.

Before the age of five, Phil knew nothing, not even what the blue sky was, or what a rustle of green leaves in the breeze felt like.

It wasn't until he was sent out to interact with Philip that he stepped outside for the first time.

From infancy, both boys received hormonal injections, endowing them with intellects far surpassing their mere five years.

It was probably Phil's wide-eyed wonder and insatiable curiosity about the world that tugged at Philip's heartstrings. Yet, when Phil

asked to return to the base with him, Philip didn't immediately agree. Instead, he said, "I'll have to see what Mrs. Abbott thinks."

Having spent years in the organization, Philip regarded Cynthia, known as Mrs. Abbott, as his mother. But as he wrestled with the

decision to confide in Cynthia about Phil, he overheard her conversation with the Grand Elder.

"Philip's intelligence exceeds that of other children, but he seems to have a cold nature. Such individuals may lack community

pride and prove challenging to lead. He's not suitable as a leader."

"Let's exclude Philip for now, Grand Elder. In truth, I already have someone else in mind for the role."

But she didn't mention that this “someone” was her own daughter.

Philip's enthusiasm was extinguished like a fldoused by her words.

Cynthia held the reins of power in BK, revered as the Holy Daughter.

spelled a future devoid of recognition

on Philip. He's killed a lot of small animals. There's a bloodthirstiness

friends. We should guide him onto

Elder didn't take her seriously, for Philip was, after all, only a

As she turned to leave,

es

said, ruffling his hair with a gentle hand. "What are you doing

Cynthia was different, unafraid of him. But she was just like

had given him a code name, K. He had thought he could be

realized she had never truly regarded him

is it that you're most satisfied

soft. "I don't mind telling you. I

be exceptional. She is

ties trumped all else in

And Philip was just an outsider she had picked up,

her hidden

was just said?" Cynthia asked, her voice still soft as she continued to

not beca leader, but

He didn't want to be anyone's second

only her daughter

a twisted desire, akin to a fledgling's deadly jealousy. He wanted to kill the one who occupied

he killed

Phil later asked if they should join forces, Philip agreed

that

emotional knot stayed with Philip until the

go for help, giving him the

no such thing. Instead, upon his return, he claimed Cynthia was

a while.