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."

frustration. How could she not be angry, especially when Felix hadn't mentioned

publicly embarrassed and then left to deal

teeth, itching to march down to the department and give that sorry-ass manager a

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

had already scurried away, fearing her

I want to fire them

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

againstwill

do? Maybe we should

"Carol, I'm really okay."

thought that revealing her status would

sat down and joined him for

people would pass by and snap photos. Carol could guess that these folks

gossiped about the situation. As for Felix, being the outsider, he surely

treatment before. At most, she had faced

was much more biting and

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

her hands, she watched him eat and then asked,

see your cousin in a while.

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

busy following the

her lips

arm with his,

little spice between young lovers. She leaned in close,

ears

she was bold, but he hadn't expected her to go that far. His cheeks blushed instantly. Carol

a playful grin, "Chearly, and I'll

and he instinctively

"Sure."