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."

someone as educated as Wendy would stoop to stealing a mutt,

utterly absurd.

that she

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

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

distress so profound she could hardly bear

provocative stance.

who was livid; even Cornelia,

cto snatch Zoey's dog and had spewed

Zoey.

unhesitatingly sided with Wendy and even

never been truly loved in her

the man

she wanted to leave, it

was tired, so very tired. Why did life have to

to

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

profound sorrow.

her head, leaned on her cane, and turned to

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

examining Wendy shortly, and if there's any damage to her

had been biting 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

could be more torturous for

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

Lettell you, my brother never cared

hand.

glanced at Mia when he

arched an eyebrow and

speechless, not even looking at Fitch but instead gripping Cornelia's arm

to follow,

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