The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Seeing that they were being intimate, Matilda wondered if Sophia and Logan were that familiar with each other. John wasn’t back until a while later, and was surprised by Matilda’s presence in the house. “Mom, why are you here?”

In response, Matilda stood from where she sat. “I came to get an update regarding the incident. Did the culprit confess?”

John nodded while informing her, “He did reveal some information, but just a fraction, so he is being detained by my men so they can keep up with the interrogation. I have a feeling that he knows more than what he chose to let on.”

Upon letting out a sigh, Matilda opened up. “I didn’t sleep well last night because of what happened. With where things are, it’s not safe to leave Sophia alone, so I think she should close the shop for some time, as safety should come before money.”

John examined Matilda before smiling. “Mom, your attitude sure did a one-eighty.”

There was a moment’s pause while Matilda rolled her eyes at John. “Why do you sound unhappy that I am changing?”

“Oh, I am absolutely overjoyed.” John walked away from the living room, only to see Sophia and Logan in the kitchen. He never had concerns about Logan snatching Sophia away from him, so he wasn’t affected when he saw them together.

“You should take Sophia’s place. Since you and Logan can easily deal with the cooking, Sophia

Matilda. “You haven’t been visiting Isabelle these days, have

lips, Matilda chided, “Instead of babbling nonsense, why

lips before heading into the kitchen, only to find that the veggies were already washed, whereas Sophia took off her apron to hand it to John. As she wanted to avoid inhaling the greasy smell later on when

cartoon. Seeing this, Sophia sat down beside Matilda after

feeling fine,” Sophia

circumstances, you should let go of unnecessary pursuits. Close your shop for the time being, as safety comes first, while you can always earn more money when you make a comeback after things are settled. Besides, I don’t think

low voice, “As I told you, I will leave here when the time comes. I will never let John know about the child, so anything pertaining to the child doesn’t concern you.” Staring at the TV, Matilda was at a loss of words. With that, Sophia stood

into the corner on the stairs that Matilda let out a sigh. Sophia was actually feeling a little irritable because in spite of her resolve to leave, she didn’t actually have a place to settle down at, nor did she know where she should go. Although the idea of giving birth to the baby without the Constances’ assistance sounded easy, she knew there would

sorrows. The door to her room was open, so the noises from downstairs were audible even in her room. Although the men weren’t making a ruckus, they definitely weren’t quiet. Logan was yelling

she could hear everything that Matilda said. As of late, Matilda had been treating her very nicely, so much so that Sophia wasn’t

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