Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Felix strolled back downstairs, his eyes catching Carol as she sat on a hospital garden bench, thumbing a response into her phone.

He ambled over, playfully ruffling her hair. Carol, sensing his approach, inhaled a teasing sniff.

"No wonder I always catch this sweet scent on you. You've been sneaking off to the hospital, huh? And here I was, worried you

might be having an affair."

She rose to her feet, looping her arm in his.

"A friend of mine said the new surgeon is flying in this week. He's gonna oversee your cousin's operation himself. It's all under

control."

"Okay."

"So, we heading home? I'm craving your pot roast, the kind that falls off the bone."

"Carol."

"What's up?"

She was lost in thoughts of food when he called her nwith such gravity. A pang of anxiety hit her; it sounded like he was about

to drop sserious news.

"Thanks."

It was nothing, really. Just a phone call for her. But if it meant she could wrangle a few extra home-cooked meals out of him, she

wasn't going to complain.

Carol piggybacked onto

me. Carry me? Oh, and the nurse mentioned there's a park nearby. Let's

head home."

hummed

with the Miller family, a mere mention to Abner that a friend was in need. Abner,

spot. Just like when Maja needed Phelps’ expertise, Abner

arrange it.

been run off his feet

in to help out, knowing he was juggling

at the diner that afternoon, choosing to simmer

alone.

room. Listina's forehead creased at the sight of her,

swamped, so I thought I'd bring you sporridge. You

are you

aback by the hostility and Listina's blunt rudeness. The next thing she knew, an apple from the bedside table

hurled her way.

Felix. Don’t call him that; you

scram!"

only intended to lighten Felix's load, not

delivering the porridge, she left, rubbing her forehead, feeling like she

phone with Felix, "Felix, that colleague of yours cby. She was rude

snonsense."

expression darkened, "What

anymore. Felix, am I really such a burden? I don't want to be; I

the phone,

"I'll be right there."