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

I'll eat

go of her wrist, instead, he drew closer, wrapping his arms around her

"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

it was up to

don't want too many people

He didn't respond, and just stared

his reaction; she simply opened the door

reporting back to Felix, she arrived at

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

rolled down the window and got out, "Park the car

"Sure thing."

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

homework nearby.

caught the scent of cooking from the kitchen; Nathan

her eyes shyly meeting

"Nathan bought the biggest shrimp

to her homework, "Lately, we've had so many delicious things. Life

better."

But Carol didn't see the point in being petty with a child, "Make

brother also bought

he's making chicken

a cup of herbal tea

cooking.

new house wasn't large, over one hundred square meters, but compared to his old place in the alley, it was practically a

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