The Returning Ex

Sophia would never treat Mrs. Constance as such before, so how was she able to tolerate such behavior from Sophia now?

Mrs. Constance immediately slammed the chopsticks onto the table and asked, “Sophia, what kind of manners is this?”

John then lifted his head to look at Mrs. Constance and said, “Mom, that’s enough.”

Meanwhile, Sophia swiftly imitated her and slammed the chopsticks on the table. She looked at Mrs. Constance with a mocking look on her face. “I learned all these actions from you. If I’m the one with problems with my manners, I think you should reflect on yourself first.”

Mrs. Constance’s face turned stiff. She had not expected Sophia to be so sharp-tongued.

She opened her mouth. “You—”

Sophia kept an expressionless face while she looked at Mrs. Constance—she looked as if she was eager to hear what would come out of Mrs. Constance’s mouth.

Sophia’s current behavior made Mrs. Constance even angrier compared to her careless behavior in the past.

Old Mrs. Constance, who sat by her side, instantly frowned. However, she looked at Mrs. Constance first. “Matilda, please just sit down. Have your meal and talk nicely. It’s been so many years. Why are you still like this?”

Having already said such words, Mrs. Constance was unable to back down with good grace.

Mrs. Constance looked at Old Mrs. Constance and felt a little upset as she said, “Mom, just look at her. She dared to talk to me that way.”

With this, she glanced at Sophia, but Old Mrs. Constance was still fixated on her.

the opportunity to roll her eyes at Mrs. Constance while no

and she acted in a disorderly

pointed her finger at Sophia. “Look at her. Just

expression on her

could not imagine what she had looked like in the old days. Compared to now, she could let her old self die

How could she have been bullied so miserably by Mrs. Constance in the

no sense at

Mrs. Constance glanced at Sophia. On the other hand, Sophia was able to remain calm; not even a hint of expression was shown

who was sitting by the side, patted Mrs. Constance’s shoulder. “Mrs. Constance, please don’t be angry. I’m sure Miss Gwendolyn doesn’t mean it. Perhaps

to take a breather, then she said in a suppressed voice, “You’re such a kind child. You

Sophia picked up her chopsticks and started eating by herself again as she was not full

face

Mrs. Constance had also slowly adjusted her emotions. She then took the napkin from the side to wipe her mouth. “It seems like I can’t continue this meal

The servants that were standing by the door

back facing them, she added, “All of you can continue

the looks of it, she

a reaction. “Mom,

up and walked toward Old Mrs.

Sophia lowered her head to eat and was not affected by