Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

"Why it's fine? They're just trying to push you around."

"It's okay; let's go grab a bite."

The company had a dedicated staff cafeteria, and Felix led the way, carrying a lunch tray. Carol followed him, still pondering

whether it was the coworkers or the department head giving him a hard time.

Just as she was about to probe further, a mocking voice carried from ahead.

"Isn't that Felix? What's up, buddy? Not dining with Ms. Miller today? Don't tellshe dumped you?"

"I heard he's not exactly Ivy League material, right? Still, I wonder how he caught her eye."

"Oh, con, haven't you seen his face? I heard Ms. Miller has a thing for pretty boys. But none of her guys ever last long. Just

curious how long our friend here will stay fresh."

"Beauty fades, and love flies away, Felix. You're just too green, man. Look at you, she's not even here to dine with you today. You

should make hay while the sun shines, grab what you can while she's still got a bit of affection for you. Didn't your boss make you

sing the song 'Climbing the Ladder’ at the team dinner the other night? If that's not a setup, I don't know what is. Didn't you go

crying to Ms. Miller?"

"Why complain? As if whining to Ms. Miller would make a difference. Looks like Mr. Miller's not too keen on this son-in-law."

The two carried on their duet in front of Felix. But Felix acted as if he didn't hear a thing, his face expressionless.

Carol, on the other hand, was fuming. She started to speak up, but before she could finish, Felix grabbed her hand, "Don't get

mad."

chest heaved with frustration. How could she not be angry, especially when Felix hadn't mentioned anything

then left to deal with a mountain of paperwork

teeth, itching to march down to the department and give

two gossipers in front of her, she had no intention of letting them off the hook. But as she was about to confront

had already scurried

want to

else will think I'm whispering sweet nothings in your ear,

againstwill just

we should go back to freelancing like we

"Carol, I'm really okay."

inside. She had thought that revealing her status would make their lives

breath, she sat down and joined him

photos. Carol could guess that these folks probably had a

the situation. As for Felix, being the outsider, he surely wasn't part of that

before. At most, she

was much more

who seemed unfazed, quietly eating his meal. Carol's feelings oscillated

hands, she watched him eat and then asked, "Hey, aren't you working late again tonight?

cousin in a while. Her temper, and she hasn't given you an

on his cutlery paused, a flicker of something crossing his eyes

busy following the doctor's orders.

lips but let

Felix finished eating, she linked her arm with his, "By the way, I've got a surprise for you

naughty twist, a little spice between young lovers. She leaned in

ear, "Leopard-print ears and a

knew she was bold, but he hadn't expected her to go that far. His cheeks blushed instantly. Carol delighted in his

"Chearly, and I'll show

breath hitched, and he instinctively

"Sure."