Everyone else had been picked up, leaving Zoey still chatting with her former coworker. She had left in such a hurry back then, without a proper farewell.
Fitch was watching from a short distance, barely blinking.
Ian, holding a glass of wine, came over and gave a suggestive nod. "Aren't you going to pick her up?"
The party was almost over, and he had to pick up Maja. Would Fitch let Zoey go home alone tonight?
Fitch looked down at his wine, his voice rough. "Let her enjoy the moment a bit longer."
If he went over, she wouldn't smile as brightly.
Ian, who had approached jokingly, suddenly felt a pang in his heart. Among their group, Fitch had always been the one to follow the rules, too calm, with every step of his life seemingly planned out in advance. While the others thought about flings, Fitch's goal was clear: to find a compliant woman to marry, never really caring about romance. So, when Paul brought up the topic, Fitch probably thought only of various data in his lab.
Now, standing there quietly watching Zoey chat, Fitch's melancholy was palpable.
Ian fell silent, patting his shoulder. Ian went to pick up Maja, and the rest gradually took away the people chatting with Zoey.
When she was finally alone, Fitch slowly approached.
The smile on Zoey's face faded a bit, but she didn't make a fuss, quietly following him.
The party's end left a lingering silence.
Zoey spotted Nolan waiting not far away. It was rare for Nolan to attend such events; he was there because of Zoey.
Her smile returned as she waved to Nolan. "Nolan."
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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....
When will get update?...
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....
Is everything alright with writer?...
Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
Will any update make for us?...
Is author ok...
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?...