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

been publicly embarrassed and then left to deal with

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

the two gossipers in front of her, she had no intention of letting them off the hook. But as she was about to confront

scurried away,

I want to fire them

patted her head gently, "And then what? Everyone else will think I'm whispering sweet

people againstwill

should go back

"Carol, I'm really okay."

that revealing

breath, she sat

people would pass by and snap photos. Carol could guess that these folks probably had a group chat

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

been subjected to such treatment before. At most, she had faced sawkward moments in

was much more

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

and then asked, "Hey, aren't you working late again

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

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

the doctor's orders. No

lips but let it

her arm with his, "By

spice between young lovers. She leaned in close, tiptoeing

ear, "Leopard-print ears

was bold, but he hadn't expected her to go that

a playful grin, "Chearly, and I'll

and

"Sure."