The Returning Ex

Zack quickly blurted, “Go and surf the Internet for a bit. Sophia issued a statement last night.”

At this, John chuckled. “Don’t tell me she hauled me over the coals?”

“No, no, she’d never do that.” Zack then clarified, “She explained things for you, but I’m not sure how the public opinion will be today.”

Sitting up, John leaned against the head of the bed. “Alright, I’ll go and take a look for myself.” He hung up the phone and went online to look at gossip. He didn’t even have to look for it, for it had already been bumped to the top. Sophia is kind-hearted, after all. As I said, she’s just a paper tiger. She merely dresses herself up with a prickly exterior, but she’s actually a very gentle person.

He read the statement Sophia issued several times and concluded that her words weren’t for the sole purpose of helping him out. I think it’s actually her true feelings for the most part. She disclosed that she wasn’t happy living at the Constance Residence because she couldn’t integrate into the lives of the Constance Family.

Besides, she divulged that she always felt somewhat unconfident when she went out with him since she’d never seen much of the world, finding herself at a loss when they went to high-end places. All these are probably things that she’d been bottling within her, so she merely spoke from her heart.

of comments that expressed sympathy for Sophia. After all, she was a village girl who had the good luck of marrying

day. Her statement was very down-to-earth, and she didn’t try to conceal her background either, frankly admitting to the shortcomings in her background, education, and experience. Such honesty garnered her a

statement, John knew that while the public opinion might not be completely overturned, it was indeed of great help to him. Putting down his cell phone, he went to take a shower before

already downstairs. While descending the stairs, John heard Old Mrs. Constance lamenting, “Sophia is a kind-hearted child. Look how Matilda bullied her,

statement. When John had gone downstairs, he greeted,

promptly stood

called earlier and informed me about

to Sophia’s place to visit her. No matter what,

a help it’ll be to us,

be on the losing end when