The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

“Mom, Dad, what brings you?” Their visit was a surprise to John.

“Your dad told me you took a day off because you’re feeling unwell, so I came to visit you as I worry about you.” Mrs. Constance looked at him. The doorbell also alerted Sophia of the arrival of guests, but she retreated into the kitchen as soon as she saw the couple.

The house reminded Mrs. Constance of things that had gone awry, and a glance at Sophia’s direction triggered feelings of discomfort. While standing by the door, Mrs. Constance was reminded of when Sophia humiliated her in front of the maids, which she held a grudge against.

Mrs. Constance scanned her surroundings after sitting down on the sofa alongside William. The decor on the first floor was not to John’s taste at all, so she asked him in a low voice, “Is this the house you gave her after your divorce?”

Upon seeing him give a nod, she harrumphed as she thought, Sophia’s money situation sure took off after divorcing him! She made such a huge profit out of it! Even legal businesses wouldn’t make so much profit!

William looked at John as he spoke. “Is the scandal the cause of your illness?”

John wore a smile on his face. “No, it will take much more than that to falter me.”

William nodded. “That’s fine, then. The incident shouldn’t have happened in the first place, and it will never brew into anything of consequence as long as you’re innocent.”

“Yeah. Infinity Group should be actively trying to create more havoc, but they have only a few more days to do so.” Such was John’s reply.

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face while he switched the topic. “Does Grandma have anything to say

froze. She recalled Old Mrs. Constance having told her to not provoke Sophia in any way so as to not create more burdens for John when the

exception would be William, whom she had no beef with as he never tried to humiliate her, which would consequently paint her in a negative light if she were to sulk at him. It was thus Sophia

carried herself came as a surprise to John, who recognized that she was doing it for his sake. He stood up before extending an invitation to his parents, “I’m guessing you haven’t eaten, so

Constance sulked. While she had wanted to spout even more vile words, she changed her mind last

gave her a tug while trying to persuade her, ”Come on, let’s have

My presence might just be a nuisance

be. She had become a cynic and rebel whom Mrs. Constance would never be able to tolerate, and William knew that as well. Thus, he cast John a glance as he said, “It’s

face. “Mr. Constance, have some food before you leave since I already spent

for William, but he waved his hand nonetheless. “It’s okay, as we do have matters to settle at

mode. “Alright, I’ll take that as a promise,

The both of them left after he reminded John to take good care of his health. The smile on Sophia’s face collapsed as soon as they were out of sight as she left for the kitchen, while John turned to look at her, letting out

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