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."

not be angry, especially

left to deal with a mountain

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

intention of letting them off the hook. But as she was about to

already scurried away, fearing

want to

will think I'm whispering sweet nothings in your

people againstwill

do we do? Maybe we should go back to freelancing like we used

"Carol, I'm really okay."

felt terrible inside. She had thought that revealing her status would make their lives

breath, she sat down and

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

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

such treatment before. At most, she

much more biting

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

and then

a while. Her temper, and she hasn't given you an

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

in recovery, busy following the doctor's orders.

her lips but let

his, "By the way, I've got a surprise for you

spice between young lovers. She leaned in close, tiptoeing to whisper

ears and a

hadn't expected her to go that far. His cheeks blushed instantly. Carol

"Chearly,

breath hitched, and

"Sure."