Being Pursued By Ex-husband

Right after Heath left, Katherine asked eagerly, “Who was that?”

Sophia shot her a look. “I said I didn't know him, didn't I?”

Katherine scoffed. “Well, I don't believe that.”

If Sophia didn't recognize the man, she wouldn't have bothered talking to him.

Katherine rested her chin on her hand, a mischievous grin spreading across her face as she fixed her gaze on Sophia.

Sophia knew that Katherine would stare at her the whole day if she didn't say anything.

Sipping on her lemon-infused water, she revealed, “I really don't know him. We met briefly two days ago at Coldbridge.”

“How did he know your name?”

Sophia had to admit that Katherine could sometimes be smart. Chuckling, she responded, “Perhaps he heard it when Granddad and Aunt Kylie called my name.

As Sophia didn't seem to be lying, Katherine gave a satisfied nod. “He seems to be interested in courting you.”

Sophia put her glass down and regarded Katherine with an amused look. “Are you interested in him? Should I mention that to Joshua?”

Guilt overwhelmed Katherine when she heard Joshua's name. “I was just asking. It was a casual question.”

She refused to give up just yet. “But he seems really determined in winning your heart. Alexander is abroad, so be careful.”

Sophia clicked her tongue. “I paid a visit to Central High School when I returned to Coldbridge, and I recalled something there.”

“What is it?” Katherine asked innocently, thinking that Sophia was merely trying to change the topic.

Sophia's lips curled into a smile. Slowly, she said, “Oh, nothing much. Just a little memory from the past. I happen to remember someone hiding their love letters underneath the third tree in the field. It's been years, so don't you think it's about time to dig them out and relive those sweet moments?”

Katherine immediately panicked. “Soph, that was years ago. I've already forgotten all about it. Why did you suddenly mention it?”

Katherine and Joshua were childhood sweethearts, but they only revealed their feelings for each other during their sophomore year in university.

Katherine was really beautiful, even though she might be a little dimwitted occasionally.

During her middle school years, many boys gave her love letters. Even though she didn't fully grasp the depths of romantic feelings at that age, she found the love letters interesting and ended up keeping all of them. It was a rather unique hobby.

Most people experienced more intense romantic emotions in high school while some began experiencing love during middle school. While Katherine had received only a few love letters during her middle school years, her collection expanded significantly in high school.

By then, Katherine had become quite the seasoned love letter collector. Despite her less-than-stellar performance in language exams, she found great joy in meticulously examining the love letters she received for any grammar or spelling mistakes.

Katherine took her love letter collecting to another level by numbering each letter in her collection. She had made a conscious decision not to reveal this hobby to Joshua, as she knew he became upset whenever he witnessed her receiving love letters. Avoiding unnecessary conflicts with him, she entrusted this intimate secret to Sophia alone.

On the night of their graduation, Katherine found herself on the receiving end of about eight love letters. In a slightly tipsy state, she concocted an excuse to visit the restroom but instead led Sophia to their school field. There, Katherine declared her intention to bury the over two hundred love letters she had amassed over the years. She envisioned returning to this very spot as adults, reminiscing about their youthful days while unearthing the buried memories.

Sophia found Katherine's act to be rather childish, but Katherine's determination, fueled by her inebriated state, was unwavering. She spent a solid half an hour digging a hole with fervor, adamant about burying her precious collection of love letters.

It became evident that Katherine had meticulously planned this endeavor beforehand, as she had even come prepared with a zip-lock bag to protect the letters. Years had passed, but if they were to unearth the bag, the letters would still be intact.

Katherine and Joshua's relationship had blossomed during their sophomore year in university, eventually leading them to tie the knot. Over time, Katherine had seemingly forgotten about the love letters she buried back then.

Sophia, on the other hand, suddenly thought of those buried memories during her recent trip back to Central High School. Otherwise, she wouldn't even remember such a childish act.

Seeing Katherine all flustered, Sophia smiled and continued, “Remember how you used to say that you would dig them out when you got married so your husband would know how popular you were? Well, you're married now, and your little one is on the way. It seems like the perfect time to unearth those love letters.”

“No, let's not do that! We say stupid stuff when we were young, so forget I ever said that!” Katherine protested.

A few days ago, Katherine received an unexpected call from a young man who had once courted her. He requested her assistance in shooting a promotional video for his company. Caught off guard, Katherine didn't agree to his request and ended the call. At once, Joshua pinned her on the couch, mentioning the man's name and asking if that was him. Katherine replied in affirmation. Without giving her a chance to explain herself, Joshua swiftly took action, asserting his dominance. If she wasn't pregnant, Katherine knew she might end up being tortured in bed for several days in a row.

Katherine couldn't imagine what he would do in a fit of jealousy if he discovered her love letter collection.

“How could I forget what you've said?” Sophia teased.

As the server approached their table with their food, Sophia discreetly shifted her utensils aside. “Since you seem to have some free time for gossip, why don't I help you indulge in a trip down memory lane?” she suggested.

Katherine was afraid Sophia would dig out the love letters for real and quickly caved in. “Soph, I surrender. Your relationship with Alexander is as solid as a rock!”

“Smart of you to use an idiom,” Sophia commented.

Katherine huffed angrily. “I'm not that stupid, okay?”

“Remember someone who barely passed her language exams in the university entrance exam?”