Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Zoey heard the news that Wendy had gone abroad the next day.

Cornelia thought she'd be somewhat relieved, but Zoey's eyes remained calm, fixed outside the window. After a long silence, she

hummed a soft acknowledgment.

She had gotten thinner; her chin sharper, more delicate. At night, she'd still call out in her sleep, "Ozzy."

She couldn't bear to think about how Ozzy had died. The mere thought filled her with self-loathing for her incompetence.

Cornelia was worried about her mental state and suggested getting a therapist.

"There's really no need; it's just saches and pains. A good rest will do."

Zoey was sent back at home; the dog food remained untouched, and the water bowl was still full, but Ozzy was gone.

Fearing she'd break down in front of Cornelia, Zoey forced a smile at once.

"Cornelia, you've put off filming for too long. Go back to the set. Don't worry; I'll take good care of myself at home."

Cornelia nodded, but still advised, "I've instructed the property management. Unless it's someone from Star Movie Group and

they've been thoroughly vetted and have the homeowner's permission, they can't enter. This won't happen again."

another smile, "I

smile looked

left, everything in the house felt alien to Zoey. Still unwell, she was confined to her hfor recovery. Lying

and discovered that Fitch had unblocked her; she could see his

had been empty, as he never posted anything. But

was a photo of a small, cream-colored puppy. He asked, "How do I take

had mutual friends with

was puzzled, "When did you start liking these little critters? That

that one. You didn't just go out and get one to

even thrilling, and then she'd obsess over what Fitch

and if it was a hint for

just stung. Her puppy was gone, and he casually got another, as if rubbing

contact and his phone number. Then she lay there, thoughts of Ozzy bringing fresh tears.

cried out all the water in

refreshing his notifications, hoping to see Zoey's

after counting a couple of times, he didn't find her. He visited her

message her

standoff with himself, he sent a question

and took a moment to realize what it meant. He didn’t understand he had been unfriended by

it said they

wasn't fixating