Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Felix stood before her, leaning in slowly, his hand reaching out to brush a stray lock of hair from her face.

"She'll be cooped up for the next two months," he said. Seemed like this was the way how he handled it.

Carol couldn't help but chuckle. Wasn't this just another way of protecting Listina? After all, she had just been through the wringer with Maja. If Listina

kept making waves, Maja’s people were bound to not let her off the hook.

So, she had to be tucked away, safe from the possibility of rubbing someone the wrong way and getting another slap.

Carol didn't bother arguing. She simply continued scrolling through her phone. She texted Nathan.

[Craving shrimp, the jumbo kind.]

Nathan was always quick to reply. To Carol, it was a gof sorts, sending him messages even during her restless late-night hours.

But no matter the time, Nathan was always prompt with his response.

Carol almost believed he was just sitting there, waiting for her texts without ever blinking. Still, she couldn't shake the playful intent; this guy was no

different from Felix, each with their own agenda.

[I'll pick sup. How about I also make a roast chicken to help you recharge? When will you be over?]

[Leaving now.]

After sending the message, she stood up, tossed her phone into her purse, and headed for the door with it.

Felix's grip on her wrist stopped her, "Where to?"

"Hanging out with Maja."

he loosened his grip, his eyelashes fluttering downwards, "I'll have the chef

need; I'll eat

arms around her waist. Carol's heart skipped a beat.

"I know

misunderstanding,

still not intending to let go. Carol shifted, "I'm meeting her for dinner;

then after a moment's thought, he asked, "Who do you want to invite to the

or friends, so it was up to Carol to decide

don't want too many

respond, and just stared at her with a heavy

witness his reaction; she simply

back to Felix, she arrived at Nathan's new place. Stepping out of

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

down the window and got

"Sure thing."

the car, Nathan opened the door for her. The house was warm, so she removed her scarf and noticed Fiona

homework nearby.

the scent of cooking from

up, her eyes

Fiona's excitement, "Nathan bought the biggest

then she quickly returned her gaze to her homework, "Lately,

better."

of Carol's downturn. But Carol didn't see the point in being petty with a

Your brother

chicken soup. It's really

of herbal tea for beauty, and then shut the kitchen

cooking.

but compared to his old place in

on the TV to