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.”

call from your husband, and you lost interest in the game. Why

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 family is definitely going

leave home for a few years. Now that he’s back and has agreed to join his family company, he must have come fully-prepared

thought, Sophia fished her phone out and texted Ian. As soon as she sent the message, Ian gave her a call and asked for

look. “I’m

her reply, Ian chuckled. “I guessed so. Are you on the second floor?

up and waited at the door of the room. “Just come

had passed before she 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

was taken aback by his relentless pursuit. “Do you have

have some free time and wanted to

“You should have made a call or text me in advance. Then, you wouldn’t have had to run

stole a glance at her. “Did you read