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

then left to deal with a mountain of paperwork

department and give that sorry-ass manager a piece of her

her, she had no intention of letting

scurried away,

holdback; I want to fire them

what? Everyone else will think I'm

people againstwill just

do we do? Maybe we should go back

"Carol, I'm really okay."

She had thought that revealing her status

deep breath, she sat down and joined him for

by and snap photos. Carol could guess that these folks probably had a group chat where many

being

such treatment before. At most, she had faced sawkward

much more biting and

looked at Felix, who seemed unfazed, quietly eating his meal.

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

see your cousin in a while.

of something crossing

in recovery, busy following the doctor's orders.

her lips but

she linked her arm with his, "By the way, I've

little spice between young lovers. She leaned in

ears

go that far. His cheeks blushed instantly. Carol delighted

playful grin, "Chearly,

and

"Sure."