Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Wendy knew exactly how to push Zoey over the edge, and the more she feigned innocence, the more Zoey seethed with rage,

tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.

Advancing with fury, Zoey raised her hand to slap Wendy, looking every bit the madwoman everyone perceived her to be, not even

Cornelia could hold her back.

There's a certain madness in a person when they lose all reason.

"Smack!"

The crisp sound of a slap anchored Zoey in place, her hand clutching her face as she turned to see who had struck her. It was Fitch,

his expression cold but his voice eerily calm.

"Have you caused enough of a scene? This is the Haskins residence."

All at once, Zoey's anger seemed to drain away, leaving her numb. She didn't even know how to react, feeling scool liquid

continuously dripping into the palm of her hand.

Fitch felt a sting in his gaze. Since childhood, he'd shouldered the responsibilities of the Haskins family, quickly rising to become

the heir, never once disappointing anyone.

No matter the crisis, Fitch always handled it best.

But now, Zoey's shattered, disbelieving, and hollow eyes pierced him. It was as if a black hole had opened within them, sucking

away all her emotions.

In an instant, she was numb, tears streaming down her face, unsure of what else to do.

Taking a deep breath, Fitch looked away, avoiding her gaze and pointed towards the door.

"Get out."

that someone as educated as Wendy

utterly absurd.

was so incensed by Zoey's treatment that she was about to retaliate,

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

voice trembled, "Cornelia, let's go.

felt a pang of distress so profound she could hardly bear it. She even glanced at Wendy, seeing the smug look

provocative stance.

even Cornelia,

spewed provocative remarks, but besides herself, no one

Zoey.

worse, Fitch had unhesitatingly sided with Wendy

like Zoey had never been

her ex, the man she loved

wanted to leave, it meant she

was tired, so very tired. Why did life have to

so weak, unable to

take you away," Cornelia whispered hoarsely, her voice breaking with the overwhelming

profound sorrow.

head, leaned on her cane, and turned to leave, but then

there, you think you can just walk away? You think this is skind of revolving

will be examining Wendy shortly, and if there's any damage to her face,

evening. If it hadn't been for

hadn't done it before.

the slap brought her an unprecedented sense of

could be more torturous for

you have any idea how much Wendy's face

brother, right? Lettell you, my brother never cared for you. He toldhimself—you're not even worth

Wendy's hand.

glanced at Mia when he

just arched an eyebrow and pursed her lips, saying no

but instead gripping Cornelia's

to follow, but Omar

cops. We'll hand over the evidence to the authorities when the tcomes. The