The Returning Ex

Sophia’s restraint was not out of consideration for the other woman’s dignity. Instead, she was worried that kicking up a fuss about her husband’s affair would only embarrass herself more. After all, her social status was incomparable to that of Third Young Lady Jefferson’s.

If she had made a fuss, the public would only think that she was clinging tightly onto John for his wealth. There was no need for that humiliation.

After two rounds of Monopoly, she received a call from Zack. He had brought the construction workers to the desserts store and told her that they would start working based on the design plan. “Alright, I’ll let you decide. I have trust in you.”

Zack laughed. “If so, I will give this store a makeover based on the design I have in mind.”

“No problem,” she coolly replied. “I have trust in your taste.”

Zack laughed again. “Alright. I’ll get busy now. I’ll show you photos of our progress later at night.”

After the call, she leaned against her chair. “I’m not playing anymore. I kept losing, and I completely lost interest in the game.”

and you lost interest in the game.

of conversation, “Have you gotten in touch with Ian? I don’t know what has happened to him over the past two days. After that fuss at the Morgans, his

rosy. If not, he would not have to leave home for a few years.

fished her phone out and texted Ian. As soon as she sent the message, Ian gave

gave Logan a look.

chuckled. “I guessed so.

that, Sophia immediately understood that he was nearby. She stood up and waited at the door of the room. “Just come to the

saw him coming up from the stairs. When he saw her, he stored away his phone and headed straight for her. “I went to your house, but no one was at home. That’s why I came

relentless pursuit. “Do you have something

head. “Nope. I have some free

made a call or text me in advance. Then, you

the mention of texting, he stole a glance at her.