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

windowsill and gazed out into the

the bed. She forced herself

arms around his

something on your

paused before answering, "I have a distant cousin. She's been in the hospital, facing a serious

hesitant to perform."

bring in

"Yeah."

it. She could help

you've

"Yeah."

wealthy friend who can sort this out.

turned and looked down at her

her right away. It's all

"Hmm."

to trusta lot, Felix. You don't even question how I have

lie to

a twinge of guilt for the secrets she

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

"Hmm."

returned to

next morning, true to her word, Carol accompanied Felix to the hospital. As they approached, Felix

We've been close since her parents passed. I've taken care of her, and she relies on me. Can

quiet? I'm afraid it might complicate

Reluctantly, Carol agreed.

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

upon seeing Carol.

"Felix, who is this?"

from work,

hostility

her bed and poured her water. "How are you

the doctors

would cost a fortune. How could Felix afford

Carol, the pretty stranger, and

her to leave? I don't

was. If not

them, he spoke, "Wait

the hospital stay."

I'll