Next One Is a Babe

It was totally unnecessary. Old Mrs. Constance knew that Sophia had a clear head, and she was quick to pick up hints. So, Old Mrs. Constance said nothing more.

Also, Matilda stayed for lunch.

While eating, Sophia mentioned that she met Lady Jennifer, but neither of them said hello to each other.

Old Mrs. Constance shook her head helplessly. “I’m sure things will improve once Dylan finds a girlfriend and settles down. To be honest, there’s no need to be so hung up on these things. They’re too narrow-minded, to say the least.”

Sophia took a shrimp and peeled it. "I’m not hung up on it. Anyway, I’ve never had a good relationship with them, so I think it doesn't matter how I behave toward them.”

Old Mrs. Constance thought about it and commented, "Actually, I used to think that you and Dylan are a very good match."

Matilda quickly said, "Mom, don't say that. If John hears this, he will be angry."

Her address of Old Mrs. Constance as ‘Mom’ was so natural that both Sophia and Old Mrs. Constance didn't pay much attention to it.

Old Mrs. Constance smiled to herself. "I’m only saying this in John’s absence. I definitely wouldn’t dare to say this if he’s here." Then, Old Mrs. Constance continued, "You should be aware that at that time, John’s grandfather was seriously ill, and he was worried about Sophia. At first, he actually wanted to entrust Sophia to Dylan’s family. At that time, Dylan didn't seem to be against the idea, but he went back and discussed it with his parents, who were unwilling to accept her. Dylan had always listened to his parents, so he came over to reject the suggestion. But when he rejected it, I could see that he was a bit hesitant."

At this, Old Mrs. Constance smiled again. "To be honest, considering Dylan's attitude back then, if John's grandfather had insisted on him marrying Sophia, Dylan would probably agree to it. The boy is kind and compassionate."

Old Mrs. Constance then glanced at Sophia before adding, "But later, John’s grandfather discussed with him, and he agreed first, so we thought that since he had agreed, then we should not press the issue with Dylan."

Sophia pursed her mouth and did not speak. Meanwhile, Matilda said, "Yes, yes. At that time, John was the one who suggested breaking off the engagement with Isabelle. I didn't agree to it back then, but John straight up went to the Bailey Residence and broke it off. I was so angry that I argued with him over this matter. He told me then that he had no feelings for Isabelle, and he didn't feel sad to lose her."

Matilda laughed at herself and continued, "I was quite dumb back then. At that time, John had told me very clearly that he didn't like Isabelle, but I was the one who insisted on matching them together. Then, I kept talking about how great they were together in front of you, as well as how John had always said he felt reluctant to break up with Isabelle. But the truth was that John never said that."

Blinking, Sophia thought about it. Matilda had indeed said many times before that John was reluctant to break things off with Isabelle and he regretted his decision. However, she had never taken it seriously and assumed that Matilda was just saying nonsense.