The Returning Ex

When William spoke to John a moment ago, he seemed to be sending him a warning with his expression. John quickly realized that it was negligence on his own side.

Until William’s car was out of sight from the rearview mirror, John retracted his gaze. Inebriated, he leaned against the seat and closed his eyes, slowly dozing off.

When he had reached Constance Residence, the chauffeur called out to John to awaken him.

Getting out of the car, John leaned against the car for a while to sober up. Then, he slowly walked into the main building and told the cook to get him a hangover tonic.

When the tonic was ready, William returned home. Although William had consumed lots of alcohol as well, he appeared to be more clear-headed than this son. Upon entering the house, he directly took a seat opposite John.

Since his wife was asleep, William questioned in a lowered voice, “Have you figured it out?”

Resting on the couch, John was on the verge of falling asleep. When he heard that, he frowned. “What?”

understand that you

made John

smiled. “Sober up and think about it. It seems that you’re really intoxicated since you

couch. Maybe I really am

have played a part as well. It wasn’t his first time

his eyes half open, he fumbled along the corridor and reached his room. Following

room was a little different. Without turning on the light, he reached for his bed

his pocket and

his dazed state, he

Sophia was sorting the data on her computer in the study. Since her shop would be ready to open in a few days, she and Robin had been burning the midnight oil.

ringing; it was a call from Ian. When the call was connected, Ian said in an excited voice, “Sophia, do you want to have supper with

that it was late. Still, she was surprised that Ian was looking