Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Carol had covered all of Listina's medical expenses, leaving Felix with 20 grand in his pocket.

After picking up the gift set, he toted it back home, not expecting to bump into one of Listina's friends there. He didn't spot them,

but they sure did him. Surprised, she snapped a photo of him.

Listina, still in the hospital, received the picture.

[Listina, your guy Felix is just amazing, sticking by you through thick and thin, working his tail off, and he's right there even when

you're sick. You just got out of surgery, and he's already got this fancy gift for you. I'm green with envy!]

She might not have tried those brands before, but Listina knew of them, and her lips curved into a smile. Seeing someone praise

Felix naturally made her happy.

[He's like that, always wanting to givethe best of everything. Thank goodness the surgery went well; I don't know what he'd do

on his own.]

[You must have saved a galaxy in your past life to land such a catch. Handsand faithful to boot.]

Continuing to smile, Listina thought about her upcoming birthday. Felix must have bought the gift set for that.

The skincare set wasn't cheap, probably costing over a thousand bucks, but he was clearly willing to splurge.

She felt a warm glow in her chest, wishing she could see him right then. But since it was meant to be a surprise, she played it cool

to avoid letting him down.

When Felix returned to their apartment, Carol was still sprawled on the couch. He set the box down, covered the leftovers on the

dining table with cling film, and stashed them in the fridge.

and carried her to the bedroom to help her out of her clothes. Carol, groggy, swatted

"I need a shower."

too tired or not. Plus, after a shift at the diner, she reeked of

shower in

feel

his temples and went to adjust the

hopped in for a quick wash, suddenly realizing she was hungry. She wandered into the

the fridge, but instead, her eyes landed on a set of skincare products on

- she'd complained, and he'd run out to

was a regular user of that brand, but at her level of patronage, she could order customized

available on the

took the skincare set to the bathroom door

you go and buy something so pricey? Such a waste

continue, "Goodness, this

hand froze mid-wipe as he looked at his reflection, blurred by a

Probably reminded by Carol, he felt

skincare set and posting

comment, chimed in.

have cars worth hundreds of thousands and

thad more money

hard times, have

joyfully starting her skincare routine in front of

opened, and Felix stood there, a towel

taken all their clothes, so she'd

wear the next

been ruthless, sure she'd ccrawling back soon. But Carol found her days, though tough,

my skin,

a bit of cream on his cheek. Felix, naturally handsome, didn't need any skincare products

smooth, much

skin must be God-given, right?

the first tand not quite liking the feel of