Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Fitch's fingers paused on the screen, and a vivid memory flashed through his mind - the day he had found Ozzy, the scrappy little

pup hiding and trembling, trying to escape attention.

The thought of Ozzy softened his expression. Initially, his arm had hung limp at his side with no intention of offering support, but

now it instinctively wrapped around her waist, holding her close in a protective embrace.

His other hand was scrolling through his contacts. He was at a friend's low-key gathering and hadn't brought his driver. Now, he

needed to call him to get Zoey home.

Just as he called a number, a group not far approached, led by Tyler, who was laughing with someone beside him, a cigarette

dangling from his fingers. Whatever joke had been told, it had Tyler's eyes crinkling with mirth, the mole on his nose more

pronounced in his amusement.

Instinctively, Fitch enveloped Zoey in his trench coat just as the call connected.

"Head over to the Sunset Hotel to pick someone up."

No sooner had he spoken than he heard Tyler's voice.

"Fitch?"

Tyler's eyes narrowed as he saw the woman in Fitch's arms, "Who is this?"

If Tyler found out it was Zoey, he'd never hear the end of it.

"A date from a matchmaking setup."

had indeed been busy playing cupid for him, listing a few ladies of

his shoulder, recognizing the telltale signs

out

actually seem to tolerate her - that's

he waved him off, "I'm off to dinner with sinvestors. Guess

in your arms, why

remained silent, and as Tyler stepped forward to get a better

her,

I've had my fill of hassles lately," Tyler chuckled, stepping

slightly with his arm still around Zoey. Checking

back, sending a

alcohol was getting to Zoey, her throat burning like fire, "Really need

her murmur but only a voice of reply

he look for

looked up, totally tipsy, unable to

“So thirsty, want water.”

face,

Fitch and greeting him, others boldly asking for

information.

pulled Zoey behind a column

was tempted to leave her there, but

family's place.

their eyes met just as she looked up. Unable to resist, his fingertips

day, leaving

a thousand words, yet she settled

the spot gently as he asked, "Does it

quickly pushed her away. Zoey stumbled

the impact.