Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

When the car drove down the rain-slick streets, Carol finally pulled into their usual spot. As soon as she stepped out of the car,

Felix tilted the umbrella, offering her shelter from the drizzle. Arm in arm, they hurried back to their cozy apartment.

After a warm shower, Carol asked, "Did you go to work today?"

"Yeah, did anyone compliment your uniform? You look sharp in it."

"Nope, everyone was too busy."

Internally, Carol scoffed. They had no eye for style.

That evening, Felix had discreetly taken spills he got from Nathan, hoping Carol hadn't noticed.

But just as he capped the bottle, Carol walked in.

"What are you always taking those for? Vitamins?"

The label did say vitamins. She worried he might have shealth issue he wasn't telling her about.

"Just for fun," he replied, then pulled her into a hug.

Carol noticed the dark circles under his eyes seemed more pronounced. "Haven't you been sleeping well?"

"It's nothing. Are you sure you want to talk about this now?"

Her lips curled into a smile as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Okay, no more questions."

They tumbled into bed, lost in each other. She wanted to see his face, and he obliged. Sweat dripped from the tip of his nose,

landing on her chest, sending a jolt through her body. He pulled her closer, and she melted into him, her cheeks rubbing against

the warmth of his neck.

"Felix, I feel like you've been tired lately. Work must be exhausting, and then you have to look after me. Maybe I should learn to

cook."

He silenced her with a kiss.

At three in the morning, they were done. Felix threw on a shirt and went to the living room for a smoke. He propped his elbow on

gazed

bed. She forced herself up and found him standing with his

arms around

on

She's been

hesitant to perform."

need to bring in a

"Yeah."

that was it. She

this why you've been so

"Yeah."

can sort this out. You don't have to

down

"I'll contact her right away. It's

"Hmm."

even question how I

wouldn't lie to

twinge of guilt for the secrets she kept, but she quickly brushed it

about it. I'll go with you to the hospital tomorrow to

"Hmm."

returned to

Carol accompanied Felix to the hospital. As they approached,

her parents passed. I've taken care of her, and she relies on me.

quiet? I'm afraid it

Reluctantly, Carol agreed.

twhen the doctors were away, to prevent any slip-ups. Listina's eyes lit up at the sight of Felix, but

upon seeing Carol.

"Felix, who is this?"

colleague from work, just stopping

but hostility flickered in her

sat by her bed and poured

doctors have explained

treatment would cost a fortune. How could Felix afford

to Carol, the pretty stranger, and she

leave?

request was. If not for Felix, she

door closed behind them, he spoke, "Wait here for me. Her mood

the hospital stay."

I'll wait