The Returning Ex

“Let’s not get worked up. I’m tired, and I don’t want to fight,” he said calmly. “Mom, there’s a price to pay for anything you do. Take what you did for example. Putting aside our family, do you think Sophia’s going to let you off the hook after what you did? If you get involved, our family’s going to get dragged into this, and by extension, the company. Think about the domino effect that will happen, the PR disaster, and the things that you have to face.”

Matilda’s mouth formed a comical O. That idea never crossed her mind, for she never thought anything two steps ahead; she never had, and she never would.

John smiled. “Grandma’s angry because you sabotaged the whole family. We were close to being snapped into oblivion.”

Matilda blinked, saying nothing. However, the look of realization on her face told John she knew what went wrong.

her shoulder. “Mom, talk to Dad. This is between you two, so nobody can

became a saboteur in John’s relationship with Sophia. Matilda was clear that the bad state of their relationship was largely thanks to her. And now, her son was telling

said you’ll be in a bad mood, so

quiet. A while later, she said almost inaudibly, “Okay.” Then she left and closed the door. After that, John sat down and finished his wine

the other hand, Sophia went through her routine like nothing had happened today. She was even humming a song, then a moment later, her phone rang. It was from Logan, and she sat down before her

dumb as he is? Is that why he keeps pestering me? She turned on the speakerphone. “What

and get away with it. I got the… the… What’s his name again?” He went away, and Sophia heard him asking,