Being Pursued By Ex-husband

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Lydia was there to take Sophia's measurements. The former had already designed and made the dress, so the only thing left to do was embroidery.

Sophia had never seen the design personally, but she trusted Lydia completely and didn't have any comments to make.

When the couple sent Lydia off, the sky had already started growing dim.

Sophia turned to give Alexander a glance and said, “You...”

She had a lot of things to say, but at the same time, she didn't know what to say.

In the end, she bit her lip and uttered, “It seems like you have everything planned out, Mr. Xenos.”

“I have.” Alexander looked at her and didn't deny it.

In response, Sophia lowered her head and smiled. “What are we having for dinner tonight?”

In the blink of an eye, the day had gone by.

It was July, so it was hot in Jadeborough. Although the sun was already setting, it was still unforgiving.

When the two came out of the air-conditioned cafe, the difference in temperature was hard to miss.

Seeing how hot it was, they couldn't help craving something refreshing that wasn't too heavy on the palate.

In the end, the couple had some seafood dishes. After dinner, they arrived back at the mansion at around eight in the evening.

Right after Sophia had changed into casual clothes, she received a call from Kylie.

Sophia looked at Alexander, who was on the couch, and said, “It's Aunt Kylie.”

Alexander nodded and watched her walk toward the balcony. He only retracted his gaze to focus on his laptop after she was no longer in sight.

“Hi, Aunt Kylie,” Sophia greeted.

“Have you had dinner, Sophia?” Kylie asked.

The weather was splendid, and the sky was clear save for the bright moon.

The breeze is cool, and it's no longer as hot as it was during the daytime. Sophia leaned against the railing and replied, “I've just arrived home after having my dinner.”

Instead of beating around the bush, Kylie got straight to the point. “Well, we've not only traveled here to attend your wedding, Sophia. Your granddad wishes to see the city in which you and your mom lived for the past twenty-odd years. At the same time, he would also like to pay his respects to your mom by lighting her a candle.”

Perrin's daughter was abducted over thirty years ago. By the time he found out where she had ended up, there was nothing left but ashes.

After Stanley had passed away, Perrin could feel that his days were numbered. In fact, he was turning ninety in three years' time.

Although technological advancement was capable of improving life expectancy, one could never know when one would pop their clogs.

Therefore, Perrin thought since he could still move around on his own, he could visit the city Rachel had lived in for over twenty years. Needless to say, he was interested in learning more about the life she had led back then. Simultaneously, he was also doing it on behalf of his late wife.

Hearing that, Sophia frowned and lowered her gaze toward the lights illuminating her garden below. “All right. When would Granddad like to go there?”

Naturally, she didn't want Perrin to go, but she was Rachel's daughter and Perrin's granddaughter. Rachel was obligated to accompany him if he wanted to visit Coldbridge to learn about their past.

“There's no rush. After all, your granddad isn't up to anything in particular. He enjoys the culture and lifestyle of the locals in Jadeborough, and he told me he had left too soon during his previous trip. Thus, he wants to stay for a month or two this time around,” Kylie answered.

Sophia knew Perrin had told Kylie to say that. He most probably wanted Sophia to spend more time with Alexander because they had just gotten married. After all, Alexander was kept busy in Moranta, and it wasn't easy for him to take some time off to be with Sophia. Although Perrin didn't like Alexander, the former was still a considerate man.

Sophia then went back into the house and saw Alexander working on the couch. Upon letting out a chuckle, she replied, “Okay, then. I'll make the necessary arrangements.”

“All right. Don't tire yourself too much with work. You guys have only gotten married recently. It's a good idea to go on a honeymoon.” Kylie smiled.

That idea hadn't crossed Sophia's mind, so she felt slightly embarrassed when she heard what Kylie said. “I know, Aunt Kylie. Are you enjoying your time in Jadeborough?”

“Are you worried about me? When Kasper and I were young, we stayed in Jadeborough for almost a decade, so we know quite a number of people here. Don't worry about me. I should hang up soon to let you youngsters enjoy each other's company. Once you've made the arrangements, give me a call, and I'll inform your granddad.”

“I will. Rest early, Aunt Kylie.”

“It's still early! I'll hang up now.”

Right after Kasper graduated from the university, he had indeed stayed in Jadeborough for a few years. Back then, the Dawson family had to set up a branch office in Jadeborough to handle their import and export trading. It was an important branch office, so he managed it personally.

At that time, Kylie was still in university. Right after she graduated, she went to Jadeborough to see Kasper. The two stayed there for almost a decade, and they only returned to the Doveston headquarters once the operations in the branch office were stabilized.

That was why Kylie had quite a few friends in Jadeborough.

In fact, even Lukas had spent around eight years in Jadeborough.