The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

“I am,” John replied, which further confused Zack. He thus pressed on, “Why would you order takeaway if you’re at home? Didn’t Sophia cook?”

After taking a deep breath, John said, “She was hurt, so she is resting in her room.”

“What?” The news came as a shock to Zack. “Why is she hurt? Is it severe?”

The manner in which John replied betrayed no emotion. “She’s alright, just that her leg was scraped by some glass, but she will recover soon.”

Zack was feeling more relieved after listening to what John said. “You wait there while I go get some food. I’ll be there in a bit.”

The call was hung up after John grunted in reply. He then settled on the sofa to stare at the TV screen without switching it on, spending his time in silence until Zack arrived. The portion which he carried with him was obviously too much for two people as he stepped through the door. “Where’s Sophia? Go get her for the meal!”

After glancing at the food in Zack’s hands, John went upstairs without a word. While Zack was busy setting up the table, John carried Sophia downstairs. She was not fully awake, as her eyes were shut while leaning against his shoulder with an indignant look on her face. The same

Zack saw the wound on her leg as soon as he approached them, thus he cried out in surprise, “What happened? How did you hurt your leg?”

John put her down on the chair, while Zack came up to her again. “Tell me

her eyes when she explained, “It could’ve been worse. I thought I would be disfigured when the shard flew at me, but it was thanks

did Ian do?” Zack was startled by her

manner, “You wouldn’t have

while Sophia’s mouth hung agape before she said, “That might be true as

else. “Why did you meet up with him again? Aren’t

usual taciturn nature, John let out a huff before adding, “Look at

as he said to see the eye-catching ring she wore, but he wasn’t sure what he meant. “What’s with her

John’s face. “The ring is a gift from

is the one who gave this to her, and not you?” He already saw the ring when he went to negotiate with Mr. Reyes the other day, but he assumed it was given by John. The truth

against the back of the chair. “It’s fine either way, as I wish to see you teach the Morgans

sulking as she chided, “Are we going to eat? You woke me up from my sleep for a meal, yet all you

let’s eat! I bought loads, and the soup is for

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