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."

could she not be angry, especially

embarrassed and then left to deal with a mountain of paperwork

down to the department and give that

intention of

scurried away,

to fire

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"Carol, I'm really okay."

had thought that revealing her status would make their lives better

sat

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

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

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

crowd was much more

who seemed unfazed, quietly eating

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

hospital to see your cousin in a while. Her temper, and she hasn't given you an

grip on his cutlery paused, a flicker of something crossing his eyes too

following the doctor's orders. No tfor

pursed her lips but

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

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

ears

expected her to go that far.

playful grin, "Chearly, and I'll

hitched, and he instinctively pulled

"Sure."