The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Old Mrs. Constance laughed. “I’m not trying to bribe you, Sophia. I just feel sorry for you. John’s grandpa liked you very much, and I should have treated you better before, but I didn’t. I am remorseful for my negligence. If I had stood up for you, maybe you wouldn’t be bullied so badly by John’s mother.”

“It has nothing to do with you. This is John’s problem. I was bullied because of his inaction. If he could see things from my point of view, things wouldn’t have ended like this,” Sophia replied with a smile.

Old Mrs. Constance knew that Sophia was right.

That John doesn’t have a good temperament.

In the future, he will suffer in relationships.

On the other hand, everyone was leaving the dining hall, while some continued chatting about company matters in the living room.

John didn’t want to talk about those matters. After all, he had been busy in the company every day. Now that he finally had a holiday, he wanted to distance himself from his work.

Walking out of the main building, he fished out a cigarette case from his pocket.

Isabelle came over immediately and stood beside him. “Don’t smoke too much. It’s bad for your health.”

Turning his head to look at Isabelle, John took out a cigarette and lit it. “I suppose you felt quite uncomfortable during dinner just now.”

it. I did feel a little awkward back there.” Isabelle pursed her lips and blinked while looking up at him. “John, I’ve been wondering

John replied, “Ask away.”

let out a sigh. “When you went to my house to break off our engagement, did you feel a little bit… Hmm, how should I put

hint of sadness in her

she laughed. “I’m just curious. I

This had happened a year ago. If it weren’t for Isabelle mentioning it, he could hardly remember the time when he went to the Bailey

was only because I thought that we’re both from reputable families. If I did so, it would harm you and your family in many ways. Moreover, you’re a girl, so your reputation would

It was just like falling in love and breaking up afterward.

tone was so casual that as though she

somewhat softened in

felt sorry for you.” John

changed the subject. “I think you and Miss Gwendolyn have a good relationship. Mrs. Constance told me before that your relationship was tense and that you two were

to my mother’s nonsense. She doesn’t like Sophia, so she hopes for us to divorce every

forced a smile. “Yeah, I

looked into the distance. Letting out a long sigh, he said, “Sophia is just a

pursed her lips

was nothing she

Sophia’s voice

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