The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

The peace was too unsettling, which felt inexplicably weird to Sophia. John was giving her the silent treatment again as usual, but this wasn’t like any other time. This time, they were cutting all ties.

Sophia thought this was fine, for they would come to this sooner or later. Given their relationship, it was best if they had no more contact. The sooner we cut ties, the better.

True to his word, John didn’t come anymore, while Logan kept pestering Sophia these couple of days. He wanted her to go with him to a birthday banquet.

Sophia’s first reaction was of rejection. With how things stood now, she couldn’t attend an event like that publicly. Any event Logan took part in would also invite other powerful people or public figures.

She didn’t know them, but they might know her. If she were to go with Logan and someone recognized her as John’s ex-wife, it’d be awkward for everyone.

However, Logan didn’t think that much. He told her he didn’t like events like that either, but his dad insisted on taking him there for some experience. Refusing to be killed by boredom, he wanted to bring Sophia along; at least she could provide some fun.

Sophia bought that excuse the first time, but now it annoyed her. “Your dad’s right.” She nodded. “You should be going around more. Don’t just play poker or chess all day. Go out. Have an adventure.”

started pleading. “Aw, can’t you just come with me? Lil’ old me

how Logan looked right now, pouting as he pleaded with her to go with him,

have to care what everyone thinks. I mean, everyone hates me, but that doesn’t stop me

“That divorce was not your fault. You don’t have to be

she heard that, she laughed. Logan didn’t mince his words, but Sophia thought he

with him now that she wasn’t refusing the invitation. “So that settles it. I’ll get you the dress. You don’t have to do anything.

Then, he hung up.

about attending events like this, for she went with John once. The only reason for her reluctance was her worry of being recognized, but there was nothing to be concerned about. Now that Sophia had thought it through, she stopped

but to her surprise, Ian was on an appointment. Even though she had a wild imagination, Sophia couldn’t imagine how Ian was like in this scenario. He had always been soft-spoken, which made it impossible for her to see him talking loudly. That was like imagining

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