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."

with frustration. How could she not be angry, especially when Felix

then left to deal with a mountain

itching to march down to the department and give that sorry-ass

no intention of letting them off

scurried away, fearing her

I want to fire them

then what? Everyone else will think I'm whispering sweet nothings in your ear, and

againstwill just

what do we do? Maybe we should go back to freelancing

"Carol, I'm really okay."

thought that revealing her status would make

deep breath, she sat down

could guess that these folks probably had a group chat where many

Felix, being the outsider, he surely wasn't part of

had never been subjected to such treatment before. At most, she

was much more

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

and then asked, "Hey, aren't you

see your cousin in a while. Her

cutlery paused, a flicker of something crossing his eyes too quickly for Carol

busy following the doctor's

pursed her lips but

linked her arm with his, "By the way,

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

"Leopard-print ears and a

go that far. His

a playful grin, "Chearly,

hitched, and he instinctively pulled

"Sure."