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."

smile, "I

the smile looked more painful than

everything in the house felt alien to Zoey. Still unwell,

phone and discovered that Fitch had unblocked her; she

Fitch's Facebook had been empty, as he never posted anything. But today, there was a new

puppy. He asked, "How do

an hour ago. Zoey had mutual friends with him, like

who was puzzled, "When did you

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

past, Zoey would have found this sweet, maybe even thrilling,

if it was

gone, and he casually got another, as if rubbing salt

Then she lay there, thoughts of Ozzy bringing fresh tears.

felt as if she'd cried

notifications, hoping to

after counting a couple of times, he didn't find

to message her

himself, he sent a question mark.

never been deleted before and took a moment to realize what it meant. He didn’t understand he had

below it said they were no

he should be glad Zoey wasn't fixating on him anymore,