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."

someone as educated as Wendy

utterly absurd.

she was about to

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

let's go. I want

she could hardly bear it. She even glanced

provocative stance.

wasn't just Zoey who was livid; even Cornelia,

spewed provocative remarks, but

Zoey.

worse, Fitch had unhesitatingly sided

had never

the man

she said she wanted to leave, it meant she was done

was tired, so very tired. Why did life

unable to protect anything she

hoarsely, her voice breaking with the overwhelming emotion

profound sorrow.

her cane, and turned to leave, but then the Bennitts

just walk away? You think this is skind of revolving door—cand go as

any damage to her face, we'll see to it that you end

hadn't been for the elders present, she would've slapped Zoey

hadn't done it before.

the slap brought her an unprecedented

be more torturous

idea how much Wendy's face is worth? You're just jealous because she's

brother never cared for

Wendy's hand. You're

glanced at Mia when

eyebrow and

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

attempted to follow, but Omar

the cops. We'll hand over the evidence to the authorities