The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

During lunch, John and Sophia ate in silence. He was a courteous guest who cleaned his plate, even finishing the sauce. When he placed his fork down, he burped and said in satisfaction, “I haven’t had such a huge meal in a long time.”

Sophia smiled. “Why? Do the Constances starve you?”

She stood up to clear the table, but he took the initiative to help before she could start. “I’ll do it.”

John took the plates and utensils, placing them into the dishwasher. Then, he turned around to take a look. Sophia had moved to the living room and taken a seat on the sofa with her legs crossed, still texting away on her phone.

Actually, John could tell who she was texting. He leaned against the frame of the kitchen door and stated, “The name of your store doesn’t sound nice at all.”

Sophia chuckled, but her gaze remained fixed on her phone. “You don’t like it? Live with it. I didn’t open that store for you anyway.”

John broke into a smile. This young lady is getting meaner in conversations, but she seems to only do it to me. Oh well, I’ll just think of it as her special treatment for me.

Then, he checked the time and told her, “I’m leaving. Remember to shut the doors of your balcony.”

a final look at her. Perhaps it could be from last night’s passion, but the sight of Sophia slumped on the sofa just like what she usually did was unexpectedly alluring to him. She didn’t

as

his mother. In the text, she mentioned that

had not met her for a few days. After considering the invitation, he texted back to agree to the dinner and

Matilda read John’s reply and smiled as she texted Isabelle. Isabelle was in her office and was resting for a while after lunch. After receiving Matilda’s text, she smiled

waiting for him at an Italian restaurant. Not giving it much

by someone. She would have trouble explaining herself. Not long ago, Alphonse had to stay in bed for days after

in the dark about the cause. Thus, Matilda

of Matilda’s behaviors were surprising. Firstly, she willingly signed the

the process of their divorce, enough for her to live the rest of her life in luxury. In the

understanding of Matilda, the latter was not a woman

father was a soft-hearted man, if Matilda left without taking anything from him, he would feel as if he owed her something. Once the guilt took place, the relationship between them would turn into a complicated one, for William would surely

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