Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Carol was an absolute hot mess when it cto living on her own. At home, everything was handed to her on a silver platter. She

had a maid to keep her company, and the girl didn't have the faintest idea how much water to add to pasta, let alone how to cook

a proper meal. Whenever Felix was around, he would instinctively take care of all those chores.

But why? Why should he lift a finger? It was not like he had to. Carol's inability to fend for herself wasn't his circus, nor his

monkeys.

His face darkened for a moment. Carol, with her back turned, blissfully unaware, kept on talking.

"Is that barbecue ribs I smell? It's so good."

Felix's grip on the broom tightened as he let out a light chuckle.

"What's so funny?" Carol asked, walking over to him.

"I'm laughing at the thought of whether you can actually cook when you're alone."

As of now, Carol could barely manage porridge and spaghetti, and even then, she had cooked soup just once.

During their ttogether, Felix had becher unofficial chef, cooking for her almost every other day. He was so worried she'd

order takeout that he often prepared meals for the next day too, stashing them in the fridge.

He'd even taught her how to use the microwave; all she had to do was heat up the food he'd packed in containers.

So, without him around these past few months, except for the initial weight loss from falling sick, Carol had actually gained about

thanks to Felix's

that's what you're here

why should she learn to cook, with all

talking, finished sweeping the floor, and headed into

cramped, and as he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror, he couldn't

aside from deceiving Carol emotionally, he had taken good

what he intended, but he couldn't help

his cigarette, he rubbed his temples. Had

break. She sneaked a couple of ribs from the kitchen and settled

reality TV show.

bathroom, Felix saw her giggling at the

was such a

of time, only snapping out of it when his phone rang. It was

talk to Carol today? Did she agree to help

"Not yet," Felix replied.

evening already. What were you

"Cooking, cleaning up."

stunned silent, thinking

Felix grew irritated. "I'll

months together, he

absent-mindedly eating

Felix went back

It was a video call from

the call in the living room, Carol

face appeared on the screen, and

seen you in months.

from two bouts of fever before, but she seemed to have not only regained it but added a few

meals Felix had made her,