The Returning Ex

Sophia let slip a chuckle before replying, “Is that so? I was expecting to meet you during such an occasion.”

What Sophia said was rather confrontational, but Isabelle didn’t seem to mind at all, as she retained her smile while saying, “How long have you been here? I just arrived. There are so many guests, but I know none of them, so it’s making me feel a little awkward.”

While Isabelle spoke, Sophia was observing the white gown Isabelle wore. She seemed otherworldly in her gown, which was befitting of her temperament. In comparison, Sophia thought she seemed tacky, but that was a fact she didn’t deny; she thought that she was destined for the life of a common folk who needed to work hard to earn her wages.

John approached Sophia to stand by her side. “We just arrived as well.” While John spoke, Logan walked up to them with a sullen look on his face upon noticing Isabelle’s presence, as he disliked both Isabelle and her mother.

Besides, he was never one to hide his emotions, so people could easily get to know who was on his blacklist by observing his facial expressions. He stood beside Sophia as well, but his words were directed at Isabelle. “Why are you here?”

Isabelle tried her best to respond in a casual manner. “I

to toe before saying, “This gown looks nice on you. It suits you. Why would you even think of taking some other person’s gown? With some effort, you

his words came out slightly twisted, which he didn’t seem to notice himself, but both Sophia and Isabelle could detect the underlying

getting quite some attention. We should go to the reception hall instead.” She knew that Isabelle was trying to attract more attention

of attention as soon as they entered the reception hall. Sophia was John’s ex-wife, while Isabelle was supposedly his girlfriend,

gossip, which was why the crowd around them were

both civilized individuals, they wouldn’t do it in public even if they were to start a brawl. Truth be told, Sophia disliked the fact

it was safer to associate herself with that kind of person. People like Isabelle were good at disguising themselves, so