The Returning Ex

Fortunately, John wasn’t going to blame them. Instead, he nodded and said, “Well, if you ever receive any gift that looks big and expensive again, don’t turn them down. Just get Zack.”

The two receptionists nervously responded with a nod. “Yes, understood.”

Then, John turned around and walked toward the elevator to return to his office upstairs, where he saw a stack of files on his desk. Upon taking a glance at them, he supposed they were from Isabelle. After that, he proceeded to skim through the papers for a bit before putting them aside, as he was getting a little sleepy due to his hefty lunch. Hmm. I rarely feel so sleepy at this time.

Soon, John massaged his brow ridge and leaned on the chair for a few minutes when his office door was suddenly opened. The next moment, he was greeted by Dylan, who came in with a document in his hand, which he needed John to sign on. As he took over the papers, he directly asked, “Do you have any blind dates tonight?”

Dylan paused and said, “Yup.”

signing on the document’s last page.

soon smiled faintly and added, “Anyway, I’ll just wait and see how things play out. What’s mine will be mine

stepped out of the elevator, he was greeted by Matilda, who was standing in the lobby. Nonetheless, the sight of his own mother didn’t put a smile on his face when he recalled what she did

How can you not be concerned about your health, my boy? You need to rest when it’s time to rest. It’s getting

you here?” John stared at Matilda and asked

to leave work, but as I approached the receptionists, I was told that you hadn’t left. So, I decided to wait here, although I didn’t expect it to take so long.” After

even when we sat down together for a meal, and I’m really tired of their lecture. Thus, I don’t feel like eating at home. I’m miserable enough, so why can’t they stop complaining about me and start thinking from my

at the tip of his tongue. Nonetheless, he knew Matilda’s life would