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

like the charade would have

though loving, was unyielding on

by the butler's news, "Mr. Abner is

herself for the

as she opened the study door, Abner's voice

in the middle of the

got curious about motorcycles, so she tookfor a

to catch a cab there, so I

thugs."

expression was earnest, and she

eyes. "I've had those men dealt with. You should

not really bad company.

look down on girls who loved extrsports. Still, he refused to let his only daughter

a man without means.

he never quite filled that void. To this day,

and free-spirited.

no interest in pressuring his child to achieve greatness. A safe and steady

for her.

really like motorcycles, let Yolanda teach you. But they're

keep the

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

was just a one-night curiosity. I

lenient with you.

had to

a bitter twist in her heart—lying to a loved one was

she turned to leave, Abner asked, "What happened to your

almost forgetting the burn

when she brought

when Abner inquired, it felt like salt in the

"I tried cooking."

massaged his temple, more puzzled than before. "Are you tired

couldn't argue, her heart heavy