Dear Ex-wife Marry Me (Maja and Ian) novel Chapter 1569

Eyes bore into her like she was a piece of meat on display at a butcher's shop. There was a moment of deafening silence before Wendy feigned surprise, her hand dramatically covering her mouth.

"What in the world is happening with this lady? How did she even get in here? Someone, please, show her the door, pronto!"

However, Tyler glanced her way at that moment, and it was clear that under normal circumstances, Belinda had no business being in this bar. Wendy must have pulled some strings.

Wendy's original plan was to make Belinda embarrass herself in front of Fitch, but Zoey's arrival was a welcome bonus, hitting two birds with one stone.

Security was already dragging Belinda out, but she kept hurling insults.

"Let go of me! I’ll take down that tramp! TRAMP! She's nothing but a bitch!"

Such vulgarity was too much for the refined ears of the crowd, and faces crinkled in distaste. This was when Wendy saw her chance to question deliberately.

"Oh, Zoey, your mother is being tossed out. Aren't you going to check on her? Maybe teach her some manners? We’re all women and yet she speaks that way; makes one question her upbringing."

Zoey’s body shook, her eyes involuntarily searching for Fitch. She couldn't help herself; she had to look at him.

Fitch frowned at this moment - whether at Zoey's predicament or Belinda's words, it was unclear.

Zoey didn't dare hope for anything as she clutched her purse tightly, her fingers brushing the slap mark on her cheek.

Anybody with half an eye could tell her face was swollen, but in Fitch's eyes, it might well have been the work of her own mother. Considering their rocky relationship and her mother's fiery temperament, hitting her own daughter seemed within the realm of possibility.

He would never suspect his own sister.

Zoey heard Mia let out constant chuckles, "Zoey, you see? This isn't the place for you or your mom. Sometimes, you just have to know your station."

But Wendy, ever the peacemaker, interjected, "Mia, that's enough. Zoey's already had a tough night. Let's just get her a ride home."

"Tyler, can we talk?"

Fitch was nearly out the door when he saw Zoey stepping up to Tyler. He couldn't help but pause and look back.

There was Zoey, standing in front of Tyler, her face swollen but her smile forced. Tyler was surprised she actually meant to speak with him. He was about to respond when Mia couldn't hold back.

"Zoey, what's your game? You can't snag my brother, so now you're setting your sights on Tyler? That’s low, even for you."

Zoey's voice was steady, "I need to discuss something important with Tyler."

She didn't owe Mia an explanation. Mia fumed at her response, ready to lash out, but Tyler cut her off, "Enough, Mia. Your brother's already left. Why don't you chase after him?"

With that, Mia huffed and stormed off after Fitch.