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

to Zoey. Still unwell, she was confined to her hfor

took out her phone and discovered that Fitch had unblocked her;

empty, as he never posted anything. But today, there was

puppy. He asked,

from half an hour ago. Zoey had mutual friends with him, like Tyler, and a few business

for Tyler, who was puzzled, "When did you start liking these little critters?

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

past, Zoey would have found this sweet, maybe even thrilling, and then she'd obsess over what Fitch meant by the

and if it was a hint

and he casually

she deleted his contact and his phone number. Then she lay

it felt as if she'd cried

refreshing his notifications, hoping to see Zoey's profile among

times, he didn't find her. He visited her profile page

to message

a question mark.

realize what it meant. He didn’t understand he had been unfriended

it said they were no

felt an uncomfortable twinge. Logically, he should be glad Zoey wasn't fixating