The Returning Ex

John was not angered by Sophia’s answer because she was right. He had brought her to the company today with that purpose in mind.

Mrs. Constance took two heavy breaths. This time, she did not scream like she used to but faced Old Mrs. Constance instead. “Mom, look at the way she talks to her elders. Who would want a daughter-in-law like her?”

Sophia’s eyes shot up. “Who said I was your daughter-in-law? John and I divorced a long time ago. I’m only keeping up with this act for John’s sake. If you’re not happy with it, I’ll go out right now and tell the world that I’m not in any way related to your Young Master John. What will you do about that?”

Mrs. Constance was rendered speechless.

Old Mrs. Constance turned to look at Sophia and said in a calm voice, “Don’t say things like that so easily next time. It won’t be great if someone overheard.”

Sophia sulked and did not say anything else.

Beside her, John quietly put some food in her bowl. “Alright, eat up. It’s been a busy day.”

They did not have any peace even when they came home for a meal.

Constance mumbled to herself, “It’s not

Sophia kept her eyes on Mrs. Constance. “Elder Mr. Bailey went to the company today. I think he wanted to sound out me and John. I wonder if

shocked and so

to John and asked, “Old Mr. Bailey

He said he happened to pass by so he came

went to visit the Constance

two families did not have any ties in business so going to the Constance Company for

“Matilda, I didn’t get around to asking you this, but what did you and Isabelle talk about

last time. Anything that

“Did you tell her that we got our

her face. “I think so.” Lowering her voice, she said, “It was the day you guys went to get your divorce certificates. I told Belle you were both out to

for a moment then said, “What else did you say?

Old Mrs. Constance. “After that, you told me not to reveal the divorce, so I told Belle that there was a bit of an issue on your end. You went on a business trip and Sophia went to look for you; something along those

that I threw my pride away and begged John to stay—that