The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Zack sat down on a chair. “Sophia’s smarter than I think. I couldn’t have found out about this guy if it were up to me.”

To that, John smiled. “She’s always been smart. I used to think she wasn’t, but now I know I was wrong.”

She used to appear naive and dumb, but that was only because she loved him too much. That inevitably made her lose all personality, but after the divorce, her true character resurfaced.

“You look happy every time you talk about her,” Zack commented.

John chuckled. “You’ll know why when you fall in love.”

“I wonder how frustrated Isabelle would be if she sees you talking about someone else so happily.” Zack sighed. Then, he continued to say, “I looked into her again in case I missed something, but still I couldn’t find any clue that points to her as the culprit. Unbelievable.”

John squinted. “Maybe she is innocent.”

“Maybe,” Zack replied. “Or maybe it’s because of my prejudice. I just don’t think she’s completely innocent.”

smiled. “Don’t think too much about it. It’ll affect your

he heard that, Zack gave him a look.

Zack. “Of course I did. She’s at the top of the

and Matilda were taking a stroll that afternoon. Even though

Then, her phone rang, and Matilda froze. She knew who the caller was without even looking, and she took a deep breath. “That must be Isabelle.” She looked at Sophia.

smiled. “Take the call. I want to know what

be said on the phone. After Isabelle knew that Matilda was getting along with Sophia, she couldn’t denigrate her right in front

turned on her speakerphone. “Hello,

Matilda used to wear her heart on her sleeve and

asked if Matilda had time. When Sophia heard that, she patted Matilda and nodded

What is it?”

her out on a shopping session. “The mall’s holding some great

busy at work. Done with your business

it’s important that I relax sometimes.” She giggled. “I just met a client, so I want

Matilda chuckled. “I see.”

at Sophia before saying, “Sure. I don’t have much to do for now.” Delighted, Isabelle said she’d meet

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