The Returning Ex

Sophia and Ian boarded the car together, while she threw him a question just when he was starting the car engine. “You and your brother don’t share the same mother, do you?”

Upon recollection, the relationship between Sean and Ian didn’t seem particularly amicable. Sean even tried to inquire about Ian’s relationship with John, which seemed to be out of caution rather than concern, nor did they give off a vibe that they shared the same mother. However, their age difference made it hard to believe that Sean was born from Ian’s stepmother.

Ian didn’t try to hide it from her, and opened up to her while he drove, “Sean was mothered by my father’s first wife, while my stepmother gave birth to Simon and Sally.”

The statement was followed by a self-deprecating laugh, while Sophia need not ask as he continued on, “Whereas I bring shame to the family, for my mother isn’t among the officially recognized wives of my father.”

Such a revelation startled Sophia, which caused her to inhale sharply as she thought to herself, Did he mean he is an illegitimate child?

The birth of an illegitimate child was commonplace among prestigious families, as it was far too easy for men—especially men of status—to cheat on their wives.

less of rich men who would have women chasing after them. They had far more opportunities to have an affair even

that men in a family like theirs would have a hard time maintaining their fidelity. However, William seemed to be an exception.

It was fortunate of her that John seemed to have inherited qualities of his father, so he hadn’t stepped out of line

nervously as she tried to ask with much uncertainty, but

Such was his reply. Sophia’s mouth hung agape as she was at a loss for

herself a new life, as she could never integrate into the Morgan Family, so it was unfair if she were to be held up like that. The fact that she could start

on the shoulder while consoling him, “You will also have a new life,

expression wasn’t one of contempt nor pity, and she looked the same as back when they just got to know each other, which was a relief to him. He then switched the topic. “Let’s go grab a meal. What would

that she didn’t mind about the food since she wouldn’t be leaving the house for some time. It was thus she said, “Let’s have some hot pot. It’s got a merry atmosphere to