The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

After a moment’s contemplation, Fabian added, “Actually, John wasn’t such a person in the past. He had always been chaste. I once met him while entertaining a client, and while all the other big shots were captivated at the sight of women, he was the only one who had disdain in his eyes when he gazed at the bevy of young ladies around him.”

Hence, he couldn’t quite figure out why John had suddenly morphed into such a debauched person now. I personally find it rather odd, but I can’t say it aloud. If I voice it out, it’ll seem as though I’m whitewashing him.

Quickly finishing the cup of coffee, he then got to his feet. “I still have something to do, so I won’t intrude any longer. Sophia, do come to Blackwell Residence for a visit when you’re free.”

Sophia murmured an acquiescence that sounded very much perfunctory. “Okay, will do.” She then walked him to his car. When he’d left, she turned around and went back into the shop.

Robin was standing at the counter, looking somewhat despondent. Sophia, however, didn’t think much of it. “Come, come, let’s have some fruits. Let’s see what he brought us.” Robin was noticeably down in the dumps, so she went over and opened the box. It was actually a gift box of sorts with an assortment of fruits, all looking plump and juicy.

Many of them were foreign to her, so she didn’t know what they were. Ah, everything is exotic when I’ve never seen much of the world! Taking a few fruits, she washed them before shifting her gaze to Robin. “What’s wrong? Why are you feeling downcast?”

Forcing a smile, Robin countered, “I’m not feeling downcast. I’m merely a tad shocked at Mr. Blackwell’s words.”

Sophia startled. “Shocked? Oh, you mean what he said regarding John?”

to me. I can’t quite explain it, but well, I didn’t expect it. That’s the sum of

is actually quite common. There are often two sides to people. The John you normally see is bright and dazzling, but it doesn’t mean that he

that Robin was truly out of sorts, she asked her to get

by myself for a while. Robin didn’t decline either, claiming that her

wait until it’s a full-blown cold

gazed out the window, her mind went blank.

wasn’t alone. Rather, she was accompanied by her favorite person. Isabelle wore a long dress, looking

side. They must have gone shopping, and by plan or coincidence, they’re passing by my shop. From the look of things, it’s Isabelle who wants

she looked up at the signage, but Isabelle had already pushed open the door and walked in. Nonetheless, Sophia remained leaning against the chair without budging an inch. “Are you

wall. “I’ll order a drink. I’m

went to the counter. “What

two cups of coffee. After some deliberation, she then ordered

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