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."

with frustration. How could she not be angry,

been publicly embarrassed and then left to deal with

teeth, itching to march down to the department and give that

no intention of letting them off the

already scurried

want to fire them

"And then what? Everyone else will think I'm whispering sweet nothings in your

people againstwill just

Maybe we should go back

"Carol, I'm really okay."

inside. She had thought that revealing her

she sat

and snap photos. Carol could guess that these

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

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

crowd was much more biting

eating his meal. Carol's feelings oscillated between discomfort and

hands, she watched him eat and then asked,

cousin in a while. Her temper, and she hasn't

of something crossing his eyes

the doctor's orders.

her lips but let

her arm with his, "By

usually cwith a naughty twist, a little spice between

ear, "Leopard-print ears

her to go that

a playful grin, "Chearly, and I'll show

and

"Sure."