The Returning Ex

Both Sophia and John ate in silence. After the meal, she went upstairs when John was cleaning up, only to return in a while in a fancy outfit and makeup. Her appearance came as a surprise to John, who was watching TV on the sofa. “Are you going out?”

“Yeah, I’ll be back after having some fun,” Sophia replied.

A frown sprang onto his face uncontrollably. “During such a late time?”

“This is when the fun happens!” Sophia didn’t care about his opinion of her when she replied. Besides, that was the time when night life began.

“Will you be with Ian?” It was an unnecessary question on his part.

She answered yes, then smiled. “I’m going to hear him sing, as he has a nice voice.” With a small handbag in hand, she turned around and left, her figure vanishing into the distance, while John had his eyes on her throughout the process.

various dramas that were being broadcasted at that time of night, but none of them caught his attention as he wasn’t

technology, but the scientific jargon was even more boring. While he had his eyes on the TV, one would notice

was a small bar with only one public area, but it was rather crowded. Sitting on a high stool on the small stage was Ian, whom Sophia could see as soon as she entered the bar.

However, Ian’s soothing voice made him sound

smiled at her when he saw her. Ordering some juice would make her seem out of place, so she asked for two bottles

all, thus pointed toward the stage while telling them, “He’s my friend, so I’m not alone.” The men

applauded him. He seemed to have gotten used to the attention as he

“I think you have the talent to become a

was right, for I’m an illegitimate child.” He figured that he would receive a

was never your fault, so people shouldn’t be blaming