The Returning Ex

“Where does it hurt?” Sophia blinked as she stood on her toes to touch John’s forehead. There was nothing abnormal about his temperature, but John took a step back to avoid her touch. He had a hard time pinpointing where in his body exactly felt uncomfortable, as his entire body just didn’t feel right.

Sophia realized upon him backing away that her gesture had crossed a line, so she giggled to relieve the awkward atmosphere while taking a few steps back. “Have you gone to a doctor?”

“That won’t be necessary, as all I need is to get some rest.” Upon holding the bottle in hand, he walked toward the stairs. Sophia gave a hum in response without saying much else.

However, John stopped in his tracks after taking a few steps on the stairs before lowering his gaze to look at Sophia. “You seem to be on good terms with the second young master of the Morgan Family.”

“Yeah, that much is true.” There was a pause in Sophia’s movements before she nodded with much seriousness, as she figured the fact that she went to his company to support him meant that they were on good terms. Ever since she met him, she had regarded him as a friend, while their relationship would definitely have improved after what happened back in his family’s company, so she would say that they were on good terms.

think you know how complicated

told me everything. He has a few half siblings, and he is an illegitimate child. I know

to think your family is complicated enough, but it doesn’t compare at all to the Morgans. Even though you have an extensive family, they

you all this.” There was amusement in his gaze as he

register the ridicule in his tone. “Yeah,

as he spoke, “Sophia, I realized by now that I underestimated

John headed straight for his room instead of answering her question. Moreover, he locked the door behind him, which confused her, as Sophia wouldn’t

then retreated to her room. After taking a shower and drying her hair, she