The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Despite having no appetite, John knew that he would go hungry later in the afternoon without lunch. Even so, he was not in the mood to eat alone.

Zack laughed and suggested, “I’ll order takeout, and we’ll eat together.”

John didn’t reply as Zack walked toward the door. He opened it, but upon giving it some thought, he paused and turned around to add, “It’s true, boss, that ever since you got back with Sophia, you’ve become warmer. I like you more than before.”

John snickered to mock Zack’s observation. With the exception of Sophia, he did not care about anyone taking a liking to him.

When Zack was gone, John leaned into his chair and picked up the document for a quick look. However, his mind was only full of Isabelle’s words from before.

At that time, her expression was sorrowful but solemn. It was likely not a coincidence that she warned him about his safety.

He thought of it as a concerned warning. Isabelle must have known something but was not in the position to speak out. Therefore, she could only send me a reminder. A piece of information that she knows but is reluctant to reveal must be related to the Baileys.

which he took a cigarette and placed it between his lips. He did not

at the same time, affecting his focus on work even though he was physically present at his

call from Logan. He sounded unhappy and

he grumbled, “Ian said that his break is almost over, and he’ll head back to training tomorrow. Look, he doesn’t even have many days off, and we

news, she was shocked. “What happened? Why does he have to head back

sister about this, but

to respond, Sophia sighed. “There are probably some issues on the other side. After all, the competition has reached the final round.

competition ranking was predetermined, the competitors had to put on a reasonably good performance to convince the audience.

wanted to host a dinner for Ian. From the beginning, the three of them got along well. During their previous meal together, there were too many guests present, and the three of them

invitation. During their last gathering, the atmosphere turned awkward due to John’s actions. It made Sophia feel bad and especially sorry toward Ian, for

to Ian by choosing a time to treat him to a meal. However, she had not anticipated Ian’s swift

told Logan that she had time to meet. Logan soon picked his clubhouse as the venue for the gathering. Before this, the trio used to hang out at the clubhouse most of the time. Perhaps, they

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