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."

eyelashes fluttering downwards, "I'll have the

I'll

let go of her wrist, instead, he drew closer, wrapping his arms around her waist. Carol's heart skipped a beat. She frowned,

know

a misunderstanding,

let

he asked,

friends, so it was up

too many people in

words visibly darkened his expression. He didn't respond, and just

didn't care to witness his reaction; she simply opened the door and

she arrived at Nathan's new place. Stepping out

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

and got out,

"Sure thing."

the car, Nathan opened the door for her. The house was

homework nearby.

scent of cooking from

up, her eyes shyly

excitement, "Nathan bought the biggest

gaze to her homework, "Lately, we've had so many

better."

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

tonight. Your brother also

making chicken soup.

conversation. He brought Carol a cup of herbal tea for beauty, and then shut the kitchen door behind him to

cooking.

square meters, but compared to his old place

flipped on the TV to watch a variety show. Fiona wheeled closer to