Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

It was as if someone had deliberately tossed it her way. Sarah lifted her gaze, scanning the area. No one in sight.

She had half a mind to ignore the bamboo dragonfly, but after a few steps, she inexplicably backtracked and crouched to pick it up.

Dried specks of blood marred its surface, no idea it was from whom.

Her memories were fragmented, unreliable. She thought she'd be clueless about the toy, but the moment it touched her hand, she

instinctively started to spin it, sending the blades whirling into the air.

As Sarah stared into the sky, a long-buried image surfaced. Very long tago, a similar bamboo dragonfly soared above, chased

by the delighted cries of a little girl.

"Look how high it goes, Mommy! Is it because you made it? It's amazing! It flies higher than anyone else's!"

A headache began to pulse at Sarah's temples, prompting her to massage her forehead.

The toy had vanished into the expanse, and panic momentarily gripped her heart as she frantically searched the surrounding grass

and bushes.

She hunted at the lawn, but couldn't find it; then she hurriedly rummaged in the shrubbery. There, nestled quietly, lay the bamboo

dragonfly, accompanied by a tiny carved toy.

of emotion piercing her heart. With tight pressed lips, she reached out and pressed

carved wooden insect sprang to life,

Cynthia. Look,

"Wow, thanks, Uncle!"

thank your uncle? Don't you like the bamboo dragonfly I made

course, I do. I love

silent as she stood, legs a bit aching, before picking up

slowed, an inexplicable feeling telling her there

dropped at her feet - a peculiar little stamp with a jellyfish

pain in her head intensified, sweat beading on her forehead. She stepped back, lips pressed tight,

her heart racing. Once calmed, she noticed the

around - still

only venture out for ten minutes, but today she'd

drawer.

never seen Sarah bring anything back, started

what have

things

but heard Sarah

six

for his

a look of satisfaction crossing her face, "Do well, and after all