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

that, Zack gave him a look. “Did you never suspect

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

afternoon. Even though they were in their neighborhood, there

mind them,” Matilda cooed. “Safety first, you know.” 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. “I

smiled. “Take the call. I want to

knew that Matilda was getting along with Sophia, she couldn’t denigrate her

on her speakerphone. “Hello,

didn’t change how she addressed Isabelle, much to Sophia’s surprise. Back then, Matilda used to wear her heart on her sleeve and would show her contempt for those she disliked blatantly.

sounded delighted, and she asked if Matilda had time. When

is it?” Matilda

on a shopping session. “The

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

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 a detour and avoid going back in the

Matilda chuckled. “I see.”

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 Matilda

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