Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Mia couldn't care less about engaging in a drawn-out conversation with Zoey. With an eye roll, she grabbed her shopping bag -

stuffed with designer goodies - and breezed out of the scene.

Zoey's face was the picture of serenity, a stark contrast to Wilma who was fuming.

"Zoey, let's just pick something else."

Zoey just flashed her a smile, "I'm fine."

But Wilma’s heart ached for her friend, and she splurged on five luxury handbags, racking up a tab that was north of three hundred

grand.

"They're on me."

"No need to break the bank."

"Just take them. The endorsement deal you landed us is worth way more than this."

No longer protesting, Zoey picked up the bags, and shoulder to shoulder with Wilma, they headed for the exit.

As they approached the mall doors, Zoey's eyes caught sight of Belinda, who'd apparently been lying in wait since who knew when.

"Zoey," Belinda's face dripped with a guilt that didn't quite mask the covetous glint in her eyes as she ogled the shopping bags

filled with symbols of luxury - a few hundred thousand dollars at least.

Her daughter was loaded now. Once upon a time, a few hundred thousand would've meant life or death for their family; now, it was

merely the price tag for sof Zoey's bags.

at the seams

daughter, living the high

stepped forward, intent on leaving. But Belinda clutched at Zoey's wrist,

I've been waiting here

turned icy, a kind of cold indifference that could freeze people out.

this person would give her

moment she finished

strutted up, her arms laden with the spoils of luxury shopping, a mocking sneer instantly taking root

well, well, if it isn't the deadbeat mom who can't live without a

mask of embarrassment and rage, memories of her man's stinging words fueling her

lasering

Belinda's past transgressions, didn't hesitate. Her hand flew up in a blur,

face.

you look atlike that? Who do you think you

the impact, a stark reversal from the days when she was the one causing scenes. Her face

was already winding up for another

ever try anything underhanded again, I'll make sure you and your man

might let you off the hook, but don't

watched the unfold with detached indifference. To her, Belinda’s ridiculous intent of claiming to kill Mia and

face were nothing

Belinda, but after everything that had happened, she had given up on

"She slapped you twice. Aren't you going to do

to strike her own

picking on the weak.

as Zoey walked away. Mia

spoke up, "The poison was Zoey's idea. I've got recordings and photos.

having tainted her perfect brother, lit up at

"Where's the evidence?"