The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

William nodded. “I see.”

Matilda went on to say, “I’m sorry that I left your home the other day without informing you. My family wanted me to go home immediately.” Forcing a smile, she said, “Nevertheless, I don’t think you care about this.”

Without continuing this topic, William raised his chin to point in the direction of Richard. “Are you dating him?”

“No no no,” Matilda explained hurriedly. “I’m not dating him. He’s just a friend.”

William turned to glance at Richard again, who happened to look in his direction as well. As a confident man, Richard flashed a smile at William, whose expression remained glacial.

After a pause, William said, “Why didn’t I know you have this friend?”

Behaving like a cheating student who was caught red-handed by the teacher, Matilda answered in an honest manner, “We got to know each other two days ago. My mom said he’s a nice guy—” Noticing that she had said it in an inappropriate way, Matilda caught herself and rephrased her words. “Well, since I don’t have many friends, my mom told me to try to make new friends and… that’s what happened.”

Why do I feel that the more I explain, the more it sounds suspicious? Eventually, Matilda decided to keep her mouth shut so that the misunderstanding wouldn’t worsen.

William gave her a dispassionate smile.

that instant, she wasn’t sure what he made of the situation now. Is he angry with me? But he doesn’t look like it, even though he seems different from his usual self.

they were divorced, William didn’t have a reason to be mad. At any rate, Matilda

Matilda never returned, Richard finished his food and walked over. Feeling more confident than William, Richard said, “Hi, Mr. William. I’ve always wanted

and asked, “You are?” He sounded rather impolite, as he didn’t even greet

all, Richard grinned

hearing his introduction, William nodded in a

Richard and questioned in a lowered voice,

replied, “Since you were not coming back, I decided to come over instead.” The smiling tone in his words

at Richard for a while, William slowly relaxed his

finishing his words, Richard asked Matilda, “Are

head and

Let’s go.” Before Matilda could speak, he looked at William and added, “Mr.

took Matilda’s arm, and she rose as well. After picking up Matilda’s bag, Richard said, “I think the color of the last curtain we

Richard, Matilda turned to

had been seated since the beginning, William ignored them and

lunch in an adjacent restaurant. Before they could finish their food, Sophia received a message

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