The Returning Ex

The Returning Ex Chapter 169

Sophia didn’t mention a single word about John having gone for such a long time, merely murmuring an acknowledgment before saying, “I was bored, so I came out.”

John took the Band-Aid from her hand and crouched. Her evening gown was very long and covered her feet, so he lifted the hem before taking one of her feet. Sophia then twitched slightly since it tickled a little, but John immediately ordered, “Don’t move. Just let me put this on.”

Tilting her head, Sophia looked at Isabelle who stood a near distance away. However, Isabelle only had eyes for John. She seemed to be showing some emotion on her face, but her face was concealed in darkness since her back was to the streetlight nearby. The corners of Sophia’s mouth lifted. With her gaze remaining fixed on Isabelle, she directed her words to John, saying, “Keep your touch light. It hurts.”

If it were during the usual times, he probably would have ignored her, but on this day, he actually murmured an acquiescence. It’s telling that he’s feeling a touch guilty. But honestly speaking, while I had no way to keep track of the time, it indeed felt that he only came looking for me after an interminable time, so he must have chatted very long with Isabelle. Therefore, he should be feeling guilty.

John put the Aid-Band on her. Although only one of her heels was abraded and the other was fine, he still took out the Band-Aid in his pocket and put it on her other heel as well. Then, he carefully slipped her shoes back on her feet.

toward her the moment John helped her with her shoes. The incredulity and disbelief in Isabelle’s eyes had her feeling instantly gratified. Nice! I think the victory is again

helping her put her shoes on, John straightened the hem of her gown. He stood up, then he said, “Stand up and try walking for

better.” Then, she even smiled and thanked him. His expression was rather grim, but she was elated because she knew exactly what to do to make him

at Isabelle. “You’re here as

Constance just now, so I chatted with

in understanding, Sophia replied

she had gastric problems, and she hadn’t had dinner, so he said, “Let’s go. I’ll take you to get some food. It’ll be some time yet

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