Dear Ex-wife Marry Me (Maja and Ian) novel Chapter 1925

Fitch sat alone on the couch, his mind lingering on Zoey. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard, the memory of her still vivid. After some time, he grabbed a tissue and cleaned up, then headed upstairs alone.

Nolan was still awake, his big eyes staring at the ceiling, his small hand gently stroking his stuffed animal, Ozzy.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?" Fitch asked softly.

"Daddy, did you... hurt Mommy?"

Fitch paused, considering how to answer. "If what happened between me and your mom is considered hurting, well, it's a kind of hurt you'll understand when you're older."

"I don't want a wife if it means hurting them," Nolan said with a frown.

Fitch chuckled, amused by his son's innocence. "You might not look for a wife, but that doesn't mean they won't come looking for you. Or are you saying you’ve got your eyes on someone special? Like Rosemary?"

Nolan's face turned red with embarrassment, and he quickly hid his face. "No!"

Determined to set things right, she decided to keep her distance from Fitch. It was the only way to avoid further complications.

The next morning, Fitch waited for Zoey to join him for breakfast, but instead, he received a message from her: "I’ve already eaten, don’t wait for me."

They had been eating together recently, so it was clear she now wanted to distance herself. Fitch understood, though reluctantly, that last night’s events and her relationship with her barely-there boyfriend were influencing her decision.