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?”

Sophia, but Isabelle tried her best to respond in a casual manner. “I came

her from head to toe before saying, “This gown looks nice on you. It suits you. Why would you even think

his words came out slightly twisted, which he didn’t seem to notice himself, but

not stand here, as we’re getting quite some attention. We should go to the reception hall instead.” She knew that Isabelle was trying to attract more attention by calling out to her loudly earlier,

as they entered the reception hall. Sophia was John’s ex-wife, while Isabelle was supposedly his girlfriend, and the three were accompanied by Logan, who was notorious for his

them were together made for splendid gossip, which was why the crowd around them were huddled among themselves while glancing at Sophia. They all seemed to be expecting a good

do it in public even if they were

was safer to associate herself with that kind of person. People like Isabelle were good at disguising themselves, so their shady actions might even go undetected. Even