Dear Ex-wife Marry Me (Maja and Ian) novel Chapter 1704

The following days found Carol starting anew at a local barbecue restaurant, this time deliberately choosing one closer to where Felix was staying.

Felix was swamped, juggling several jobs at once. If Carol didn't make time to see him, they'd never meet.

Her new job was just a mile from Felix’s place, a leisurely fifteen-minute walk.

Every evening, she'd wait for him to finish work, and they'd ride the subway home together, chatting about their day.

Occasionally, they'd splurge on a cab.

Tonight, it was raining when she went to pick him up, umbrella in hand.

But Felix was nowhere to be seen. She ventured into the barbecue restaurant and found him surrounded by a group of young women, all clamoring for his WhatsApp.

"Sorry, I'm off the clock now."

"Come on, handsome, just add us. We'll come back often to support the place."

"I have a girlfriend."

The girls looked crestfallen at the news.

That was when Felix looked up and saw Carol, his smile instantly genuine.

"Carol."

She stood there, rain dripping off her umbrella, not bothering with the other girls, just smiling at him.

Felix walked over, his hand brushing her hair to make sure she wasn't wet.

"Why are you here in the rain? Didn't I text you to stay put?"

The girls asking for his number slunk away.

Felix took Carol's hand and kissed it, his eyes holding a deep warmth that was quickly replaced by his usual cheerfulness.

"Shall we head to my place tonight?"

Carol felt her cheeks warm as she nodded.

As they stepped out of the diner, Felix's phone rang with a distinct tone, and his expression shifted—it was the hospital.

Without a second thought, he dropped Carol's hand and answered.

"Hello?"

"Mr. Brown, Ms. Geo is awake."

His pupils dilated at the news. He didn't even say goodbye to Carol or take the umbrella; he just ran into the downpour.

"Felix?" Carol called out, but the rain was too loud, or perhaps he was too preoccupied to hear. The moment he knew that Listina Geo was awake, he had long forgotten about the existence of Carol.

"What's up?"

"Dad, you're still at work? I'm in a cab. I sent you the license plate number. Please wait for me outside."

Abner's brow furrowed, sensing her fear, and chuckled softly.

"What are you doing in a cab? Aren't our cars fancy enough for you? It's pouring out; are you soaked?"

When Carol heard the concern in his voice, her eyes misted.

She was a drowned rat, but she wouldn't tell Abner to avoid worrying him.

The banter was his way of showing care.

The thought of Felix leaving her in the rain, not answering calls or texts, contrasted sharply with her father's quick response, and she felt a lump in her throat.

She thought about her life, how she'd given up the comforts of wealth to work in a diner, coming home smelling of grease every night.

Before tonight, she had felt happy.

Hearing her, the driver corrected course and headed to her destination.

When Carol stepped out, her legs were weak.

She didn't go back to her family's mansion. Abner was there tonight, and she couldn't bear to let him see her like this.