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.

“It’s not like I said

Mrs. Constance. “Elder Mr. Bailey went to the company today. I think he wanted to sound out me and John. I wonder if Miss Bailey said something to him.

was shocked and so was Old Mrs.

John and asked, “Old Mr.

by

went to

so going to the

Mrs. Constance glanced at Mrs. Constance. “Matilda, I didn’t get around to asking you this, but

time. Anything that she was allowed to talk about,

and also looked at her. “Did you tell her that we got our

a troubled look on her face. “I think so.” Lowering her voice, she said, “It was the day you guys went to get your

said, “What else did you

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

not all that she said. She probably told her that I threw my pride away and begged John to stay—that I was unwilling to let go. I’m sure she