The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Matilda was surprised, for she knew whose side John was on right there and then. Thus, she pursed her lips and thought there was no need to talk about what she wanted to.

Sophia didn’t care about what the Constances were doing, so she went to the dessert shop that afternoon and chatted with the lady. After a while, Sophia told her she wanted to buy the shop, but she wanted the lady to keep on working there too.

The lady noticed her fervor, so she agreed to it. She hadn’t settled down on a job after closing the shop, and honestly, she liked it here, aside from the fact it didn’t make any profit. So, she kindly reminded Sophia, “But this place doesn’t turn a profit, you know.”

Sophia smiled. “We’ll see. I can go for something else if there’s no profit.”

“The contract will be up this month, so I’ll ask the landlord to contact you.”

Sophia nodded. “Thank you then.” She then strolled around before going home. Her body still wasn’t feeling fine, so she moved about in the living room. When she was about to rest, Matilda came.

Sophia was standing before the staircase, and when she looked back, she saw Matilda coming with her servant, bringing along many gifts. The servant was the one she kicked earlier. Oh, they came together, huh? Those poor, poor ladies. She looked at them while Matilda rang the doorbell. A moment later, she opened the door for them.

Matilda stiffened up when she saw Sophia, but she still forced a smile. “You’re home, Sophia.”

Sophia loved to argue, especially against her enemies. “No, I’m not. This is an AI controlled robot.” She sneered.

Matilda rubbed her hands. “I know

stutter, Sophia thought she must have practiced on the way here.

awkward, for Sophia didn’t say anything even after that. This was different from what she had in mind, so she continued, “John’s grandmother and father scolded me after knowing what I

ask for your forgiveness. We used to be family. I know we aren’t now, but just for old times’ sake, can you let this slide? I know you’re a good kid, so please

right! We have nothing but bad

Matilda licked her lips, for

a moment

stumped.

nodded and opened the door.

I-Is she chasing us away? Rude! Matilda’s face was red with anger, but she had to hold it down, for she was here to apologize, so she took a deep breath to calm

Matilda with the loud sound. Then, she went upstairs without a care in the world.

outside the door. “Leaving so soon, Madam?” the driver asked, but Matilda didn’t answer. She went into the backseat

had never been humiliated this way. Even after an attempt to please Sophia, still she humiliated Matilda this way. Matilda felt insulted, and this was the first time she felt this

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