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

“Oh, I saw it and

grunted and went upstairs. A while later,

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

I’m busy today.

before leaving. Apart from the first glance when he

heaved a sigh of

be disappointed as she told Sophia and Old Mrs. Blackwell

with him. Fortunately, it was only a

asked her inquisitive 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 started feeling

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

at her and sighed. “Sophia, you’ve

felt she

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

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

there without looking at Sophia’s car, he had simply

chauffeur called out to John, who

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