Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

She hated it - the very existence of child trafficking, the snatchers lurking on the streets ready to pounce. Why had she been the

one to endure such horror?

She had never truly moved on. Nightmares haunted her sleep, so she trained relentlessly, becoming stronger with each passing

day.

In her dreams, she thwarted the disaster over and over, grasping her brother's hand tafter time. Waking up only reminded her

how surreal the world felt.

"Do you believe it, Maja? He's still alive, still waiting for me. Sometimes, I swear I can hear him calling'sis"."

Maja reached for a tissue from the box nearby and handed it to her. The woman didn't take it. Instead, she lay down and slowly

closed her eyes, tears streaming like a faulty faucet.

Maja didn't know what to say and left quietly, giving her the solitude she needed.

Back in her bedroom, sleep eluded Maja, a deep sense of melancholy washing over her. It was then that Carol called, inquiring

when she'd return home.

"I'm not sure yet, Carol. You're really getting married?"

There was a brief silence before Carol laughed on the other end, "Yeah, if you don't cback soon, I'll be hitched before you

know it."

ever since she'd been in Greenfield, life had

a proper catch-up; now she would

try to cback as soon

to let you know. I'm aware you're busy there. By the way, didn't you askto keep an eye on Zoey? She

it's all one-sided on Zoey's part. Mia's made

air. He's even getting engaged to

from abroad, and their families

out of touch with the goings-on back home. Since when did

to

"Is Zoey doing okay?"

hard, landing sbig contracts for your company. She's earned a lot of praise in

industry at least."

couldn't let go of Fitch. And who could blher? Fitch was a standout, even

past tenderness towards Zoey had obviously left its mark. If he kept being cold to her in the first

couldn't fall for him.

more when a

to call you back later;

"Sure, Maja. Take care."

up, Carol rubbed her temples

the Miller Group CEO's imprisonment and his sole heiress's impending nuptials

all. The story had been everywhere all day,

moment, her phone buzzed with a

in occasional contact. Clearly, Zoey had seen the news and reached

to offer comfort.

[You holding up okay?]

just enjoying

was going on with the Miller family, but the mastermind behind it

to access chapters of novels early and in

the Miller Group

CEO's arrest for investigation.