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

utterly absurd.

by Zoey's treatment that she

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

let's go. I want

distress so profound she could hardly bear it. She even glanced at Wendy, seeing

provocative stance.

livid; even Cornelia, an

indeed cto snatch Zoey's dog and had spewed provocative remarks, but besides herself, no one

Zoey.

unhesitatingly sided with Wendy and even

had never been

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

leave, it

was tired, so very tired. Why

to protect anything she

I'll take you away," Cornelia whispered hoarsely, her voice breaking with

profound sorrow.

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

think this

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

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

hadn't done it before.

brought her

be more torturous

any idea how much Wendy's face is worth? You're just

never cared

Wendy's hand. You're

Mia

just arched an eyebrow and pursed her lips,

Fitch but instead gripping Cornelia's arm and hobbling towards the

attempted to follow,

issue, call the cops. We'll hand over the evidence to the authorities when the tcomes.