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

him a look. “Did you never

Zack. “Of course I did. She’s at

the other hand, Sophia and Matilda were taking a stroll that afternoon. Even though they were in their neighborhood, there were still bodyguards following them, much to Sophia’s

caller was without even looking, and she took a deep breath. “That must be Isabelle.” She looked at Sophia. “I haven’t been calling

want to know what she has to

that Matilda was getting along

her speakerphone.

Matilda used to wear her heart on her sleeve and would show her contempt for those she disliked blatantly. So

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

do. What is

asked her out on a shopping session.

Matilda replied. “I thought you’re busy at work. Done with your

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 a

Matilda chuckled. “I see.”

looked at Sophia before saying, “Sure. I don’t have much to do

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