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

all thanks to Felix's culinary

that's

she learn to cook, with all the money her

finished sweeping the floor, and headed into the

a glimpse of

he realized that aside from deceiving Carol emotionally, he had taken good care

nanny. It wasn't what he intended, but he couldn't help

he rubbed his

couple of ribs from the kitchen and settled on

reality TV show.

of the bathroom, Felix saw

such a carefree

so long he lost track of time, only snapping out of

weren't you supposed to talk to Carol today? Did

"Not yet," Felix replied.

evening already. What were you doing

"Cooking, cleaning up."

stunned silent, thinking he was hearing

said too much, Felix grew irritated. "I'll

After months together, he knew her inside

continued lounging on the sofa, absent-mindedly

went back to the kitchen

phone rang too. It was a video call

the living room, Carol retreated to

and

you in months. Did you gain

bouts of fever before, but she seemed to have not only regained it

had made her, Carol beamed