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

Constance replied, “Oh, I

while later, he came down

Constance suggested, “Lunch is ready. Why don’t you

busy today.

leaving. Apart from the first glance when he came across Sophia, he never looked

sight, Sophia finally relaxed and heaved a sigh of relief. Perhaps it’s better this way, she

seemed to be disappointed as she told

face with him. Fortunately, it was only

meal, Sophia’s mood seemed to have been affected as her mind was wandering somewhere else when Old Mrs. Blackwell asked her inquisitive questions. The meal was somewhat upsetting

Blackwell hadn’t recovered fully, she would become tired easily. Moreover, after having food, she started feeling

chair as well, Sophia said, “I have to go back to the

took a look at her and sighed. “Sophia,

for she felt she had never

to her, Sophia reached for the car park, for Old

in the middle of the road and blocked her way. When the chauffeur halted the car, Sophia rolled down the window and immediately recognized that it was

a cigarette between his fingers. Sitting there without looking at Sophia’s car, he had simply parked his car in the

called out to John, who didn’t reply to

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