Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Zoey glanced in the direction where everyone was ogling and sure enough, there was Belinda.

Belinda stood before the magnificent champagne fountain, not exactly overweight, but rather statuesque in her own right. Yet,

next to the spry young waitstaff, she stood out like a sore thumb.

Her video had gone viral that day; anyone who followed trending topics would recognize her face.

But she showed no sign of embarrassment, her gaze flitting about the room as if searching for someone.

Instinctively, Zoey thought Belinda was looking for her, and with a frown, she stepped back.

The next second, a man reeking of alcohol and shirtless burst out from a corner, causing a collective gasp.

"ARI

"Someone get help!"

The drunken, half-naked man started causing a scene in the hall, now trying to embrace the younger female guests, now rolling on

the floor, making a complete fool of himself.

Security was quick to step in, aiming to toss the man out.

It was then that Zoey got a good look at him. The pot belly, the vacant eyes—it was her stepfather in nonly.

At that moment, Belinda stepped forward, holding his shirt, and hastily tried to cover him up.

"You damn fool, didn't I tell you not to drink at these sorts of events?"

"Put your shirt on, get it on now!"

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the room, finally

from the moment Belinda appeared,

shirtless man went on his

was, after all, an event hosted by the Haskins family, and it was clear that this was intended to

in charge

approached with a beaming

what are you saying? I know you're dating

earlier. I've heard from

You're quite the catch, a perfect match for her. I'm her mother, and this is her

organized this party.

passed through her eyes,

seeming

man's shirt draped haphazardly, revealing his

the staff selection cforward,

to be your girlfriend's mother, so I just let her

Fitch's expression darkened further.

was all

this couple embarrass themselves at a Haskins family event could she ensure that

have a future together.

by a group of people, made

"Fitch."

He called Fitch's name.

Fitch becmore respectful.

"Grandpa."

Belinda, lacking any sense of propriety,

Soon we'll be family."

I'm Zoey's mother, and my

brow furrowed, but maintained the dignity of

Fitch

away by other members of the Haskins

landed on Zoey from