The Returning Ex

Sophia had a hearty laugh upon listening to what Ian said, all the while seeming unperturbed by it. She even said, “No wonder she was looking at me in such an awkward manner. You shouldn’t be using me as an excuse to turn people down, as you’re only making more enemies for me!”

A smile bloomed on his face as he argued, “I have no other choice, as you’re my only friend, so I couldn’t possibly shift the blame to anybody else.”

The chair that Ian sat on was moved away from the stage to make space for a rock singer, who brought the atmosphere to a high. While pouring some beer for him, Sophia asked, “Can you drink now?”

“I drove here.” Such was his reply as he shook his head.

“I’ll drink on my own, then.” Sophia clicked her tongue as she took the glass from him, then downed the contents in it before asking Ian if he would be living at the Morgan Residence from then on.

spare rooms, so I don’t really have a reason to not move back in.” He gave her a nod while recalling that Old Mr. Morgan had had the maids

said, “To be frank, it might be good to live together with someone as they could be of help whenever you encountered some problems. The only catch would be your half siblings, who annoyed the hell out of me, especially the brother and sister duo who

spoiled growing up, which

going on, “They fear nothing as they know they would be backed, and they decided they would be capricious and arrogant

including being despised by the

while observing Sophia, while the latter would maintain a cheerful disposition as she spoke, “I was at the bottom of the food chain, so everyone in the household could trample over me. Everyone could give me an attitude, especially John’s mom. She would scold me anytime she wished to, no matter the

of that fateful day made her burst out in laughter before she finally let out a sigh. “You won’t know how much satisfaction it brought me. I really wanted to give her another kick—no, I should’ve beaten the crap out of