The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

After a pause, Sophia looked up at Dylan. “The construction has officially started but I’m not sure how long it will take for the renovations to be completed. I bet it won’t take long since the shop isn’t huge.”

Dylan rested his hands on the table. “What will you sell? Have you given it a thought?”

The question sparked Sophia’s enthusiasm and she nodded. “I’ve done research on the internet and saw plenty of desserts. I think that it’ll work once Robin and I test it out. Honestly, I can actually pick up the rest when I’m in the kitchen.”

Dylan raised his eyebrows and asked, “Really?”

Sophia answered seriously, “It’s true! Oh right, you haven’t tried my cooking. Actually, I think they’re quite delicious, if I may say so myself. Just ask John if you don’t believe me.” She then turned to look at John and ask, “Am I right?”

“Yes. It’s delicious.” John nodded in agreement. He wasn’t sure what secret ingredient Sophia added in the food but he could clearly taste that it was indeed amazing when he tried it earlier in the dining room. It wasn’t because the others tasted bad but perhaps he was just used to that particular taste.

Sophia loved to have guests over so she took the opportunity to invite Dylan. “If you’re free, please come over to our house and try my cooking!”

Staring at Sophia, Isabelle said straightforwardly, “I’m also very curious about your cooking skills, Miss Gwendolyn. If you don’t mind, I could come along with Dylan?”

surprised that the latter would say that. She thought that Isabelle would hide from her but to her astonishment, she was keen on meeting her head on. Immediately, she smiled. “Sure. I don’t mind. You can come

afraid that you’ll

also John’s collaborating partner, so how will I be angry?” With that, she glanced

in business but he wasn’t as wise in relationships. From their conversations, he actually sensed that Sophia and Isabelle were competing but he couldn’t understand it entirely so he could only make a guess. Sophia was never fond of Isabelle, most probably due to his mother. Yet, he wouldn’t blame Sophia for that because his mother always mentioned Isabelle and frequently compared the both of them. Most people would be unhappy

way too as

briefly replied and agreed, “Miss Bailey is indeed my collaborating partner and having a meal together is no big deal. However, I think that it would be better if we had it outside.” He wasn’t really

about business anyway. It’s better if we had a meal outside.” She then nodded in agreement. “I’m sorry for not

must be doing that on purpose, deliberately pretending not to understand his meaning.

exchanging a few more words, they

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