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."

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

left to deal with a mountain

clenched her teeth, itching to march down to the department and give that sorry-ass manager a piece

the two gossipers in front of her, she had no intention of letting

had already scurried

want to

what? Everyone else will think I'm whispering sweet nothings in your

people againstwill just

should go

"Carol, I'm really okay."

inside. She had thought that revealing her status

she sat down and

guess that these folks probably had a group chat where many

about the situation. As for Felix, being the outsider, he surely

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

crowd was much more biting

unfazed, quietly eating

then

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

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

the doctor's orders. No

lips but

arm with his, "By the way, I've got

surprises usually cwith a naughty twist, a little spice between young

"Leopard-print ears

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

playful grin, "Chearly, and

breath hitched, and he instinctively pulled

"Sure."