Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Felix's face turned grim as he gently set the spoon down on the table.

"Listina, I don't want to hear that sort of talk again."

Listina quickly wiped away her tears. "I just hate seeing you work so hard. The doctor said we need to bring in a specialist for the

surgery. It's not just about the money, it's about having the right connections."

"I'll handle it."

Felix picked up the spoon again, scooped up ssoup, and offered it to her lips.

"Just focus on getting better, okay?"

"Then promiseyou'll cto visit often, even if you're busy. It gets so lonely here by myself."

"Promise."

When Carol stepped into the elevator, several nurses were already inside.

The doors closed, and the gossip began.

"That girl upstairs sure is lucky. Any other guy would have bolted by now, probably think she's too much of a burden."

"Her fiancé is such a catch—handsand kind. I've heard no matter how tired he is, he always makes tto see her. Where do

you find a man like that?"

"When will I ever get that lucky? I'd be happy just to get a peck from a guy with half his looks."

Laughter erupted among them.

But Carol wasn't listening; her mind was preoccupied with Abner's phone call.

Her father had warned her repeatedly not to get involved with a poor boy, and Felix himself wasn't keen on dating an heiress. It

charade

unyielding

to the Miller estate, she was greeted by the butler's news, "Mr. Abner is waiting for

braced herself

opened the study door, Abner's voice filled the

around in the middle

up, right? I got curious about motorcycles, so she tookfor a ride. But then she got a call

was easy to catch a cab there, so I figured I'd

thugs."

earnest, and she never lied to

"I've had those men dealt with. You

tongue playfully. "Yolanda's not really bad company. She's just a

wasn't old-fashioned enough to look down on girls who loved extrsports. Still, he refused to let

a man without means.

love, and despite Abner's best efforts, he never quite filled that void. To this day, she was

and free-spirited.

pressuring his child

for her.

you really like motorcycles, let Yolanda teach you. But

to keep the

that he wasn't opposed to her new interest, Carol felt a sudden warmth

just a one-night curiosity. I wouldn't get into something that

temple. "I've always been lenient with you.

had to

bitter twist in her heart—lying to a

leave, Abner asked, "What

forgetting the burn on her

when she brought him the soup—didn't even

Abner inquired, it felt like salt

"I tried cooking."

temple, more puzzled than before. "Are you tired of living comfortably? Looking

her heart heavy at the thought