Zoey still feels like she's in a dream, as if the devastating fire happened just yesterday, and the choices she made are still fresh in her mind.
Now, surrounded by familiar faces at her hospital bed, she no longer possesses the moth-to-flame fervor she once had.
She's exhausted, vividly remembering the despair she felt when she decided it was time to forget, to disconnect herself from this world. If fate had no mercy for her, why shouldn't it simply end her life?
She lowers her eyelashes, momentarily at a loss for words.
Carol has been chattering away non-stop until her phone rings. It's Felix, checking in on her whereabouts.
Felix has always been protective, almost to a fault. If they don't see each other for a few hours, he feels compelled to call.
Carol recalls a time when she was out for drinks with some business partners. No sooner had she sat down than Felix showed up to fetch her.
Amidst the jeers of the crowd, she felt both embarrassed and furious.
It became well-known that if Carol wasn't home by nine, Felix would inevitably call, sometimes even reaching out to others if he feared bothering her.
Over time, people became less inclined to invite Carol out for drinks.
Initially, she found it annoying, but four years on, she's developed a sort of fondness for his overbearing care. People really are masochistic at heart.
Standing up to take the call, her tone is laced with impatience, yet a smile plays on her lips.
"What's up now?"
"Zoey's at my office. How about we all go out for dinner later?"
"You're not cooking tonight?"
"I thought you might be tired of homemade meals."
Her smile widens.
"Sure, pick a restaurant. But it'll have to be later; we're still with Zoey."
"Alright."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
Is author playing with our emotions?...