The Returning Ex

Logan didn’t say a single word more, only pursing his lips. Meanwhile, John didn’t stick around any longer before he decided to leave for his office due to work. When he left, Sophia said something without looking at him. “Thanks for your help last night.”

John looked back at Sophia, knowing that she was saying that to him. In response, he responded with an affirmative hum. “Just doing the least I could.” In that instant, both of them appeared rather polite to each other. Not long after John left, Logan, who was beat as well, decided to make a move too. At the same time, Sophia felt a headache as she proceeded to head upstairs for a rest, collapsing into her bed for some shut-eye.

In the meantime, John was exhausted as well, although he still had the energy to go about his work. I guess I will return to the company.

Zack was on the way to the office with some documents when he saw his superior returning. Therefore, he went up to him before asking, “So, how’s the situation?”

John responded with an affirmative hum. “We found her, and she is fine.”

“That’s good news. What about the abductors? Did the police

as he returned to his own office. Confused with his action, Zack followed behind his boss into the room. John then sat down and explained his analysis to Zack, whereupon

with an affirmative hum and said, “I don’t think so either. It’s just not necessary for her to do that.” Although she may not get along well with Sophia, I don’t see why

few moments later, Zack probingly asked, “Do you need me to get

“Go ahead. That should ease our

less about that because Matilda wouldn’t want to meet him up in person anyway. My mom would perhaps still want to dine with me if it weren’t for that call. I guess I really did piss her off the last time we spoke over the phone. Anyway, it doesn’t matter to me since

was clearing his thoughts in his office, William came over with some files in his hands. In fact, he wasn’t planning on coming in until he saw John inside when he passed by his office. Like his usual appearance, William asked, “What happened?

He then nodded and added, “Sophia is all by herself without a family. Although the both of you are divorced, she is the one your grandpa was worried about the most before he died. So, I think we should help her

asked William another question, “I heard from your grandma that you’ve been making frequent trips to the hospital for a friend.” His reply put William in