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

the charade would

father, though loving, was unyielding on these matters of

the butler's news, "Mr. Abner

braced herself for

study door, Abner's voice filled

in the middle of

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

needed her. It was easy to catch a cab there, so I

thugs."

earnest, and she

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

really bad company. She's just

look down on girls who loved extrsports. Still, he refused

a man without means.

and despite Abner's best efforts, he never quite filled that void. To

and free-spirited.

in pressuring his child to achieve greatness. A safe and steady

for her.

you really like motorcycles, let Yolanda teach

keep

new interest, Carol felt a sudden warmth in her heart, her

it was just a one-night curiosity. I wouldn't

rubbed his temple. "I've always been lenient with you. Do whatever you like, but avoid

daughter had

in her heart—lying

leave, Abner

the burn on her

she

inquired, it felt like salt

"I tried cooking."

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

couldn't argue, her heart heavy at