Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

But she had no choice but to comply. Zoey feared that if she kept resisting, Fitch might actually take further action. Taking a deep breath, she randomly flipped to a page and began to read aloud. Her voice was cold, devoid of any emotion.

Yet, hearing her voice, Fitch felt a sense of tranquility wash over him. Her scent lingered on the tip of his nose as he smiled slightly, pulling her closer into his embrace. They sat there in silence, just holding each other, without a word.

Zoey read on, repeating the lines several times until she herself began to feel drowsy. The day's events had been too much, and with her nerves stretched tight throughout, now that she was relaxing, her eyelids started to droop.

Her voice trailed off, growing lower and lower until it finally faded away. Fitch stood up, gently took the book from her hands, and laid her down on the bed.

She was fast asleep, her eyes still swollen, not finding peace even in her dreams. He traced his fingers delicately across her face. Her features were the same as they were four years ago, yet now, they bore countless signs of defiance.

His lips moved down, planting soft, dense kisses along her neck. He didn't leave any marks intentionally. Zoey only felt a tickle, too tired to open her eyes.

Fitch continued until the sky began to brighten; only then did he reluctantly lie beside her.

beside her. Looking at the unfamiliar ceiling, she thought everything from the previous day was just a dream. But she was now fully awake, and it was not a dream. She felt a wave of shame wash over

saw the polite Nolan sitting on the couch, holding

since last night begin to surface, but she couldn't lash

a deep breath

living room

to keep an eye on her. Was Fitch

the kitchen. Fitch was there, cooking,

expression remained cold. "Mr. Haskins, I need

gaze on her. "The noon flight, we're going back to

he wasn't joking. She was almost amused by

Greenfield with you? I have a home

door, pulling her closer. "I thought after

lips pressed tightly together, fighting the urge to slap him. The kitchen

scent gently. "Let's have breakfast first. I've already called in sick for you at the daycare. You