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

him, stepping out to answer his phone as it started

Felix got on with Carol behind closed doors. Carol, the

, and he couldn't resist the urge to

tone was calm throughout the call, ending with a simple, "Carol, I really don't

yet, here she was, shopping for clothes for him at

just stopped at a random clothes

that store wasn't cheap either - a casual piece set her back 200. Carol's rent was due next

work, she was left with

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

of a money transfer - Felix had sent her

and bustle of the streets, drowned out by honking cars, Carol had an

life without

touching her heart with the smallest of gestures. As if afraid she'd refuse

message.

buy it. Get yourself a couple of

had been repossessed, and now she was dressed in bargain-bin attire - something

it made her skin itch.

smile curled Carol's

[Thanks, honey.]

head inside, a snide voice reached her ears. It was one of her

barb.

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

I heard your dad's looking for a new flame, aiming for another heir. Have you been cast aside? You've fallen

up

spot,

sneered at Carol's cheap

to see Ms. Miller at the galas anymore. Look at