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."

nor the Bennitts would believe that someone as educated as

utterly absurd.

treatment that she was about to retaliate, but Zoey grabbed her

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

trembled, "Cornelia, let's go. I want

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

provocative stance.

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

spewed provocative remarks, but besides herself, no

Zoey.

worse, Fitch had unhesitatingly sided with Wendy and

like Zoey had never been truly

her ex, the man she loved now—everyone had abandoned

wanted to leave,

very tired. Why

unable to

whispered hoarsely, her voice breaking

profound sorrow.

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

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

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

had been biting her tongue all evening. If it hadn't been for the elders present, she would've slapped

hadn't done it before.

slap brought her

more torturous

up, "Exactly! Do you have any idea how much Wendy's face is worth? You're just

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

Wendy's hand.

at Mia when he

just arched an eyebrow and pursed her lips, saying no

instead gripping Cornelia's arm and hobbling

to follow, but

over the evidence to the authorities