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.”

a document at home last night.

Old Mrs. Constance replied, “Oh, I saw it and placed it in your

A while later, he came down with

ready. Why don’t you have

busy today.

leaving. Apart from the first glance

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

told Sophia and Old Mrs. Blackwell to enter the dining

avoid seeing John, she still came face to face with him. Fortunately, it was only a brief encounter, and they didn’t even talk

questions. The meal was somewhat upsetting for Sophia. Although she had finished the food, she felt as though her stomach was still empty, and she didn’t

would become tired easily. Moreover, after having food, she started feeling sleepy.

as well, Sophia said, “I have

a look at her and sighed.

for she felt she had never

Sophia reached for the car park, for Old Mrs. Constance had told a chauffeur to send her

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 chauffeur halted the car, Sophia rolled down the window and immediately recognized that

on the door with a cigarette between his fingers. Sitting there without looking at Sophia’s car, he had simply parked his car in the middle of the road

to John,

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