The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Matilda spent a while calming down before she walked out of her room. When she reached downstairs, Ms. Cannon told her Sophia had gone upstairs joyfully to sleep. Matilda had to say that Sophia was superhumanly calm. She didn’t seem to have a care about anything in the world, but that was why Matilda could relax. After that, she asked Ms. Cannon what she’d be making for dinner before going to the yard, and she remained there until John was back.

John drove into the yard and came out smiling. “Why the long face? If I didn’t know better, I’d say you’re fighting with Sophia again.”

Hearing this, Matilda let out a laugh. “She’s pregnant. Even if I want to, it’ll be after she goes into labor.”

John came and wrapped his arm around his mother’s shoulder, then they went inside. “Dad asked why I was in a hurry when I clocked out, so I told him you’re feeling unwell. I think he’ll come over later.”

Matilda looked at him, surprised.

John smiled. “Don’t give me that look. Sometimes it’s okay to make a white lie.”

There was no need to be completely honest, or something precious might slip away. Sometimes, being cunning was required to grasp the precious things in life.

Matilda sighed. “I can never win, can I?”

on the sofa, and John asked

making a deal, but Mrs. Bailey in casual wear and meeting someone was already weird enough. That clue was enough for John to construct

Matilda nodded. “Sure.”

and served dinner, so John went upstairs to wake Sophia up, while Matilda helped set the table up. Later, she saw someone driving

said, “Is it dinner time? I’m right

and smiled at him. “Wash your hands, please. Dinner

Sophia, who was rubbing her eyes, and the sight of William surprised her. “Oh,

surprised too, then a few moments later,

Sophia was getting used to calling William

went to the dining room, and since everyone was here, it was a merry dinner. John and William talked about the company, then they moved the topic to the baby. William said he would

didn’t want to say anything, so she kept

interjected, “They aren’t married yet, so Sophia’s going to decide what the child’s name is. There’s no need for you two to get so worked up

John even when you’re pregnant, Sophia?”

me a chance? I have been giving it

didn’t give me a chance when I gave

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