The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Chapter 2174 That’s Because You’ve Never Seen True Gentleness

After all, the capitalists' means were not something common people like them could fathom. They could lift one into the heavens when one was useful to them but also throw one into hell when they were done.

It was all about interests and gains. Furthermore, it wasn't just showbiz but society as a whole; this was the cold, harsh truth of reality.

The house was empty when Cindy arrived home, for Aurora wasn't around.

At that, she sat on the couch for a moment before grabbing some instant noodles in the kitchen.

Now that she was alone, she quickly became demotivated to cook or even eat. Plus, she didn't want to make a hassle either. Instant noodles would do just fine.

Just as the noodles were cooking, her phone buzzed a couple of times. She checked it to find a message from Gary, asking her why she wouldn't join them for lunch. But before Cindy could reply to it, his second message came in.

'I wouldn't have to deal with this pill alone if you joined us.'

A chuckle escaped Cindy as she read the message. In the past, she thought Gary was all sober, but she had come to realize the man actually had a pretty good sense of humor.

was annoying to others, but in her

the truth. Thus, she just told him she

at the bowl of instant noodles before her,

check for

off as well. After

annoyed every time the issue came to her mind. Ian was riddled with

this point, she was like a protective mother, believing Ian had

her teeth. Why must they pull such nasty

it was time for Cindy to head back to the office that she got up from the

and behold, Gary was dropping off Lucy when her cab arrived

at the entrance again, and Lucy behaved enthusiastically. "My, Cindy! Come on, let's go inside

pressed her lips together and made no comments, Lucy

that, Gary hummed a response, then gazed toward

gaze at her was one of great gentleness. He hadn't deliberately done so in front of Lucy;