The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Sophia nodded. “They passed away in an accident.”

Her answer elicited a stare from Old Mrs. Constance, for her husband told her before that Sophia’s parents dumped her. However, she wasn’t certain why Sophia’s parents did such a thing.

Sophia smiled. “I’m fine. It’s good to be alone as I don’t have to provide for my family. It’s easier this way.”

Feeling sorry for her, Old Mrs. Blackwell tightened her grip on Sophia’s hands. Since it was an unhappy topic, Old Mrs. Constance hurriedly talked about something else. As they chatted and laughed, the atmosphere slowly became eased.

When lunch was ready, Old Mrs. Constance, who was supported by a servant, said, “Let’s continue our chat over the meal.”

Sophia helped Old Mrs. Blackwell up. Before they could even take a step forward, John returned as he walked over and said, “Grandma, I left a document last night at—”

Then, he froze on the spot when he saw Sophia, his expression turning from serious to cold.

Sophia looked away. What the heck? Why do I always bump into him when I don’t want to see him?

John retracted his gaze as well. “Oh, there’s a guest in our house.”

“Ah.” Old Mrs. Constance explained, “Madam Blackwell is here to have lunch with Sophia.”

nodded. “I left a document at home last night. Have you seen

Constance replied, “Oh, I saw it and placed it

A while later,

is ready. Why don’t you have lunch

I’m busy

the first glance when he came across

heaved a sigh of relief. Perhaps

as she told Sophia and Old Mrs. Blackwell to enter the

to face with him. Fortunately, it was

have been affected as her mind was wandering somewhere else when Old Mrs. Blackwell asked her inquisitive questions. The meal was somewhat

Old Mrs. Blackwell hadn’t recovered fully, she would become tired easily. Moreover, after having food, she started feeling sleepy. Seeing that,

from the chair as well, Sophia said,

Constance took a look at her and sighed. “Sophia, you’ve become so distant

she felt she had never been

her, Sophia reached for the car park, for Old Mrs.

into the car and moved out of Constance Residence, she came across a car that was stopped in the middle of the road and blocked her way. When the

there without looking at Sophia’s car, he had simply parked his car in the middle of

John, who didn’t

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