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."

How could she not be angry, especially when Felix

been publicly embarrassed and then left

down to the department and give that sorry-ass manager a piece

no intention of letting them off the hook. But

already scurried

holdback; I want to

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

people againstwill

we should

"Carol, I'm really okay."

revealing her status would make

a deep breath, she sat down and joined him

snap photos. Carol could guess that these folks probably had a

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

such treatment before. At most, she had faced sawkward moments

crowd was much more biting and

Felix, who seemed unfazed, quietly eating his meal.

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

see your cousin in a while. Her temper, and

flicker of something crossing his eyes too quickly for Carol

in recovery, busy following the doctor's orders. No

her lips but let

she linked her arm with his, "By the way,

cwith a naughty twist, a little spice between young lovers.

ear, "Leopard-print ears

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

playful grin, "Chearly, and I'll

hitched, and he

"Sure."