Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

“Zoey,” his voice carried a hint of surprise as he quickly approached.

“What are you doing here? Have you had one too many? Lettake you home.”

Zoey's mind was sluggish in responding, but she recognized the voice clearly - it was Murray.

She frowned, pushing him away. But her efforts were feeble, barely a nudge against Murray's frame, almost seeming coquettish in

her resistance.

Murray immediately shed his own jacket, draping it over her shoulders, “Where's your coat? It's freezing out here, and you're

dressed so light.”

Back when he and Zoey were an item, all he thought was how dull she was, always working herself to the bone for money.

They'd been together for seven years, and her mantra had been about saving up to buy their own place.

Murray used to think she was ludicrous. Who would want to buy property in pricey Greenfield by their own means? Most women

dreamed of marrying a Greenfield guy - housing and cars sorted in one swoop.

Whenever he chdrunk, she'd have a hangover cure ready - soup or whatever comfort food she could whip up, no matter

the tof night.

Now, with Evelyn as his wife, no matter how late he rolled in, not only was there no soup, but there'd also be a tongue-lashing for

waking her up.

and with Evelyn keeping him on a tight

every hour of the day - he realized how good he'd had

“Zoey, are you cold?”

them with his breath, “There's a hotel just around

I won't lay a

straight, pushing him

hardened as he fastened the buttons on the

“Have we really becstrangers?”

couldn't help but laugh, though her drunken

thought about the rumors he'd heard in their

special? His sister's been bad-mouthing you all over the

who made the move,” Zoey said coldly, removing the jacket he'd given

back.

was drowning in hundreds

I had to take

his heart. That house was supposed to be their

he could keep her as a mistress. He

of him. And

softened, now that he lacked for nothing, “Zoey, think about

month?”

as he tucked a stray lock of hair

those public gigs anymore. I'll take care of you. And once you have our child, I'll

do

felt sober. She looked up at

she remembered.

wasted seven years of her life on such

with a bottle of water, watching the two engage

standoff by the column.