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."

believe that someone as educated as Wendy would stoop to stealing a mutt, it

utterly absurd.

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

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

"Cornelia, let's go. I

hardly bear it. She even glanced at Wendy, seeing the

provocative stance.

was livid; even Cornelia, an outsider, was shaking

cto snatch Zoey's dog and had spewed provocative

Zoey.

had unhesitatingly sided with Wendy

had never been truly loved in

the man

said she wanted to leave, it meant she

was tired, so very tired. Why

so weak, unable to protect anything she cared

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

profound sorrow.

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

You think this

Wendy shortly, and if there's any damage to her face, we'll see

If it hadn't been for the elders present, she would've

hadn't done it before.

brought her

be more torturous

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 a

hand.

at Mia

just arched an eyebrow and pursed her lips,

not even looking at Fitch but instead gripping Cornelia's arm and hobbling towards the door with her

Bennitts attempted to follow,

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