Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Three days into lan's mysterious coma, Dylan rolled into the quaint town of Greenfield, with a special delivery: Patric, cuffed and

looking like he'd been through the wringer, was dragged into the heart of Greenfield Gardens.

The sight of Patric in such a state was a solemn reminder of the power play at hand. He was sporting a scruffy beard and hiding

behind a pair of glasses, a sharp contrast to his former self. Maja, unable to bring herself to call Dylan "big brother," simply nodded

in acknowledgment of his presence.

Patric's eyes held a flicker of something indefinable when he caught Maja's gaze, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared. He

stayed sullenly silent, a storm brewing in his silence.

Beck, who was never one to mince words, smacked him on the back of the head. "Quit sulking, man. After all that running and

hiding, here you are, caught like a rat in a trap."

It was a joint effort between Dylan and shard characters from the local fight club that had cornered Patric. He was seething,

and not even Maja's questions about Eric's fate or Patric's future plans could pierce his resolve.

Before matters could progress, the doorbell rang, slicing through the tension. Dr. Sarah and Bernard, accompanied by a line of

uniformed officers, stood at the threshold. Maja's eyes sparkled with a glint of intrigue as she took them in.

for a quick moment before

authority as he

Patric into custody. lan had made a promise to return him unharmed," Bernard declared with the ease of

to getting his

challenge.

we've contracted Dr. Sarah's services. I understand lan's predicament, and if

potential antidote. The kind of equipment she needs can only

government channels."

at Bernard,

Maja said with a thin smile. "But wasn't

changed her mind

and detached. "Once lan's situation is

Patric, but requested a day to speak with

and Dr. Sarah departed as swiftly as they had arrived. Alone again, Maja called Fitch, seeking an update

Oakford, reported in a steady voice,

none left, they were scattered into the

alive

rain in Oakford had turned Fitch's suit pants muddy as he

do you truly consider lan

darkening. "What are you implying, Maja? I know you've been sour about Zoey's choice, but

not mine. I merely

might be something