Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Felix had already taken the medication. His eyes twinkled as he scooped her up in his arms and made his way to the bed. The night

was still a whirlwind of activity.

Carol rose early for work, leaving the house before dawn crept over the horizon. Felix headed off to his own job.

At lunchtime, he stopped by to see Listina. Her cheeks were rosy today; a subtle, persistent smile betrayed her good spirits.

"Felix, really, you shouldn't spend so much next time. I know money's tight for you."

He thought she was referring to the birthday gift and nodded, "It didn't cost much."

Liar, she thought. She had looked it up online; that skincare set was around 1.5 grand, a luxury she had never indulged in before.

"By the way, where's Nathan? I haven't seen him since my surgery. Was he busy?"

"He got sent off to Crystalbrook Valley for a while, but he's back now. Said he'd cby this afternoon."

"That's good. I've missed him. It's too bad I can't celebrate my birthday out with you guys. We could've gone to our favorite diner -

cheap prices and the owner's a gem."

Felix remained silent, pouring her a glass of water.

Nathan did show up that afternoon, his eyes full of mischief at the sight of Felix. The success of Listina's surgery was largely thanks

to the influence of the Miller family.

Carol probably still had no clue about the relationship between Felix and Listina. Nathan nudged Felix's shoulder in a conspiratorial

said he'd

him, stepping out to answer his phone

chatted with Nathan, who was curious about how Felix got on

like someone out of a TV , and he

Felix's tone was calm throughout the call, ending with a simple, "Carol, I

talked about struggling with rent and yet, here she was, shopping for clothes for him at

stopped at a random clothes store at the

cheap either - a casual piece set her back 200. Carol's rent was due next

1,000. After deductions for missed work, she was left with 700

expensive gift for her; she felt obliged to reciprocate. Shortly after,

of a money transfer - Felix had sent

amidst the hustle and bustle of the streets, drowned out

life without

the smallest of gestures. As if afraid she'd refuse

message.

it. Get yourself a couple

repossessed, and now she was dressed in

before, saying it made

curled

[Thanks, honey.]

her ears. It was

barb.

What're you doing hanging around this shop? Don't tellyou're actually shopping here?

true? I heard your dad's looking for a new flame, aiming

up a new character,

face darkened on spot, "What's

sneered

at the galas anymore. Look at