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

utterly absurd.

she was about to

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

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

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

provocative stance.

livid; even

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

Zoey.

Fitch had unhesitatingly sided with Wendy

Zoey had never

man she loved now—everyone

leave, it meant

tired, so very tired. Why did life have

weak, unable to

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

profound sorrow.

her cane, and turned

away? You think this is skind of revolving door—cand

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

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

hadn't done it before.

deliver the slap brought her an

be more torturous

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

right? Lettell you, my brother never cared for you. He toldhimself—you're

hand.

glanced at Mia when he heard

an eyebrow and pursed her lips,

not even looking at Fitch but instead gripping Cornelia's arm and hobbling

Bennitts attempted to

an issue, call the cops. We'll hand over the