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,

been publicly embarrassed and then left to deal with a mountain of paperwork

department and give that sorry-ass manager a

front of her, she had no intention of letting them off the hook. But as she was

scurried away, fearing

want to fire them right

then what? Everyone else will think

people againstwill just

do? Maybe we should

"Carol, I'm really okay."

thought that revealing her status would make their

she sat

pass by and snap photos. Carol could guess that these

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

before. At most, she had

much more

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

then asked, "Hey, aren't you working late again tonight? You haven't

the hospital to see your cousin in a while. Her temper, and she

paused, a flicker of something

following the doctor's orders. No

her lips but let

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

a little spice between young

ear, "Leopard-print ears

to go that far. His cheeks blushed instantly. Carol delighted

playful grin, "Chearly,

breath hitched, and he instinctively

"Sure."