The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Sophia grunted in acknowledgment. “Have a seat. I’ll bring them over later.”

When Matilda came in, she glanced at Sophia, but her expression was much more mellow this time, no longer looking as though Sophia owed her money.

Meanwhile, Sophia’s movements were slow and measured, not the slightest bit frantic.

After Matilda and Isabelle had taken their seats, Isabelle’s lips curved into a smile. “Have you ever been here, Mrs. Constance? I think Ms. Gwendolyn’s shop is quite nice with a pleasant décor.”

Matilda murmured in affirmation. “Yes, I’ve been here a few times.” I told her this a long time ago.

Nodding, Isabelle pretended as though she’d just known about it. “Then, is there anything you like in particular? I’d appreciate a recommendation.”

Matilda couldn’t quite figure out what Isabelle was trying to do. “Everything here is nice.” At this, Isabelle giggled but said nothing further.

When Sophia was done preparing the order, she carried everything over to their table before returning to the counter once more. Then, she took out her cell phone and started watching the short videos in her recommendation list. These short videos are actually quite interesting, each creative in its way. She initially had no interest in such a thing, but as she watched one after the other, she grew pretty enthusiastic, so much so that she didn’t hear whatever Isabelle said to her.

was deliberate on Sophia’s part, she didn’t grow incensed. Instead, she turned to Matilda. “Mrs. Constance, did

isn’t a specific time frame for the business trip this time. He said he’ll see

him last night, but I didn’t ask him about his

this, Matilda was

drivel.” Matilda didn’t respond, so she chortled and continued, “He also said he doesn’t care about all that. As long as he has done nothing wrong,

admitted it. Could it be that she’s intentionally saying this because of Sophia’s presence? But what’s the use of doing so? Sophia won’t give a whit even if she says all this. Rather, it makes her appear petty. For the first time, she felt that

obviously paying no attention to the two of them. Letting out a sigh, she suggested, “Belle, I know of a newly-opened restaurant whose food is delicious. Let’s not eat pastries anymore. It’s going to be dinnertime soon, so how

she hasn’t uttered a single remark to make things difficult for her. Besides, I even vaguely sense that she appears to be steering me away from creating a conflict with Sophia here. “Are

affirmation. “I planned to take you out for a meal in the first place. This isn’t all that nutritious, so there’s no benefit in consuming it. Come, I’ll

few seconds had passed. Actually, she hadn’t taken a single

payment at the side without even lifting her head to look at her.

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