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 Wendy would stoop to

utterly absurd.

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

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

trembled, "Cornelia, let's go.

of distress so profound she could hardly bear it. She even glanced at

provocative stance.

just Zoey who was livid; even Cornelia,

snatch Zoey's dog and had spewed provocative remarks, but besides herself,

Zoey.

sided with Wendy and even

Zoey had never been truly loved

the man she loved now—everyone had

said she wanted to leave, it

tired, so very tired. Why did life have

weak, unable to protect anything she cared

I'll take you away," Cornelia whispered hoarsely, her voice breaking with the overwhelming emotion that comes

profound sorrow.

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

think this is skind of

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

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

hadn't done it before.

deliver the slap brought her an unprecedented

be more

much Wendy's face is worth? You're

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

Wendy's hand.

Mia when he

an eyebrow and pursed her lips,

at Fitch but instead gripping Cornelia's arm and hobbling towards the door with her

attempted to follow, but

over the evidence to the authorities when the