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

all but said

him, stepping out to answer his phone as it started to

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

out of a TV , and he couldn't resist

ending with a simple, "Carol, I really don't need it. Don't buy it

she was, shopping for clothes for him at a mall. This time,

any luxuries, and just stopped at a random

her back 200. Carol's rent was

work, she was left with 700

Felix had just splurged on that expensive gift for her; she felt obliged to reciprocate. Shortly after,

transfer - Felix had sent her

hustle and bustle of the streets, drowned out by honking cars, Carol had an epiphany: she couldn't

life without this

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

message.

yourself a couple of outfits

was dressed in

saying it made her skin itch. He had

smile curled

[Thanks, honey.]

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

barb.

well, if it isn't Carol. What're you doing hanging around

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

now he's leveling up a

spot, "What's it

woman, clutching her designer bag, sneered at

Ms. Miller at the galas anymore. Look at what you've