The Returning Ex

Sophia was starving, since she only had some tea to drink back there, and the snacks were left untouched. Now, she didn’t care about Mrs. Constance or Isabelle, for what she wanted to do was fill herself up. John was serious about his acting, so he took some food for her and even whispered, “Take it slow, or your stomach’s going to complain.”

Old Mrs. Constance looked up. “Sophia, I made an appointment for you. When John has his off day, ask him to take you to the doctor. You have to treat that condition as soon as possible.”

Sophia looked at Old Mrs. Constance, thinking that the old lady only mentioned it in passing, so she was surprised Old Mrs. Constance acted so quickly. John chimed in, “Got it.”

Isabelle looked at Sophia and John, then she looked down. Seemingly thinking about something, Sophia slowed down for a bit. A moment later, she took a piece of pork belly and bit off the meat, leaving only the skin on. Then, she fed it to John. “Aw, this is too oily for me. Here you go.”

Mrs. Constance was stunned. “Just throw it away if you don’t like it. You chew a part of it off and give John the leftover? It’s not right.”

did this. We’re a couple,” she replied honestly, though she felt delighted. Sophia’s plan was to

innocently, behind that innocent gaze, she was gloating. John ate the skin, much to Sophia’s satisfaction.

of meat and bit the fatty part away before handing the rest to her. “Sure. Here, have some.” Sophia froze up and blinked, but she took it

She ate a bit more and looked up at John. Most of the time, John was expressionless, but Isabelle saw him smile. It was different from the smile she saw back in the living room; it was more natural and genuine. Isabelle took a

stopped when Old Mrs. Constance stopped. Then, they went back to the sofa. It was dark outside now,

eyes

belly. “I had a bit too much to eat, so I’ll be going up now.” Then, she

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