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.”

much about it. It’ll affect

he heard that, Zack gave him a look. “Did you

paused and stared at Zack. “Of course I

afternoon. Even though they were in their neighborhood,

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

call. I want to know

said on the phone. After Isabelle knew that Matilda was getting along

turned on her speakerphone. “Hello,

to wear her heart on her sleeve and would

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

What is

a shopping session. “The mall’s holding some

see,” Matilda replied. “I thought you’re busy at

but then my work is endless, so I thought I should back off for a bit. I have my own life, and it’s important that I relax sometimes.” She giggled. “I just met a client, so I want to take

Matilda chuckled. “I see.”

Isabelle asked if she could go with her right away, and Matilda looked at Sophia before saying, “Sure. I don’t have much to do for now.” Delighted, Isabelle said she’d meet up with

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