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."

that someone as educated as Wendy would stoop to stealing

utterly absurd.

Zoey's treatment that she was

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

trembled, "Cornelia, let's

so profound she could hardly bear it. She even glanced

provocative stance.

who was livid; even Cornelia, an outsider, was

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

Zoey.

Fitch had unhesitatingly sided

had never been

her ex, the man she loved now—everyone had

to leave, it

tired. Why did life have to

to protect

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

profound sorrow.

and turned to leave, but then the Bennitts chimed

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

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

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

hadn't done it before.

the slap brought her an unprecedented sense of

be more torturous

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

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

Wendy's hand. You're disposable

at Mia when

just arched an eyebrow and pursed her lips, saying

but instead gripping

Bennitts attempted to follow, but

there's an issue, call the cops. We'll hand over the evidence to the