The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

John waited for a while before taking Sophia’s hand, pinching the ring on her finger and moving it a little. The ring was an eyesore no matter how he looked at it.

He carelessly grunted an agreement, and with that, he had finally taken Sophia’s side. Upon hearing that, she flashed a smile that was brighter than before.

John scanned her face. He was very aware of all the emotions hidden behind her smiling expression.

This young lady had stopped putting up with everyone, not caring who she was talking to.

Elder Mr. Bailey grabbed his teacup and took a sip in silence. William was good at reading the atmosphere, which was starting to get awkward. To smooth things out, he engaged Old Mr. Bailey in a discussion about the current market and economic trends.

In recent times, more small enterprises had risen, which led to market saturation. It remained to be seen whether these companies would survive and outlast each other.

Old Mr. Bailey nodded in agreement. “Yes. That’s why our companies have to work together for a win-win situation.”

William nodded at him. “Yes. I hope that our cooperation goes smoothly.”

Isabelle had been silent for the entire time with a teacup in her hands. Instead of staring at John and Sophia, she fixed her eyes on the teapot above the table.

Sophia silently smirked. That is it! Isabelle has finally understood the situation.

in line in situations where

the dishes, the men

only ordered a glass of fruit juice for her. She ate nothing, but she did not share her juice, downing the liquid all at once. After drinking the huge glass

hurriedly slipped out. After taking a left turn,

all, not many distinguished guests

out to find Isabelle standing at the basin. Isabelle washed her hands and started to touch

and strolled over to wash her hands. However, she did address Isabelle. “Why? Finding it hard to fit into

she heard the remark, she glanced at Sophia’s reflection in the mirror. Sophia had a smile on her face as she

“Fitting in is not

or John Constance, Sophia still nodded. “Some words should not be said easily. You have a younger brother, don’t you? What will be yours? In fact, you know

was done washing her hands and briefly tidied her hair in front of the mirror. The movement of her hair had exposed

to look at Sophia. More precisely, she was staring at Sophia’s

too obvious, but one could not tell where the mark had started from. It traveled all the way from her nape to the back of

around slightly to look at the latter with a pout that expressed

away and out of the washroom. A long pause later, she lost control of her emotions and threw

dining room while humming

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