The Returning Ex

Dylan grunted. “Certainly, the blind dates didn’t go well because I’m not really looking for a girlfriend.” Upon finishing his words, he turned to John with a faint smile.

After a pause, he added, “We have to be absolutely clear about the kind of women we love, otherwise we’ll be prone to making mistakes. Since I was certain that I didn’t like those women, I made it clear to them.”

Clenching the cup in his hand, John turned to him. “I’m glad you understand yourself so well when it comes to your preference for women.”

Dylan giggled. “Yes, I learned it the hard way after losing someone important.”

John’s eyebrows furrowed. Since he wasn’t in frequent contact with Dylan, he didn’t realize that the latter loved to speak in such an oblique manner. It then dawned on John that since his divorce, Dylan’s words would always contain hidden meaning whenever they had a chat.

Putting on a smile, John replied, “That might be a blessing in disguise. You should make it clear to your mother as well, otherwise she’ll force you to fall in love with one of those women.”

nodded. “You’re right. I should

left the pantry after swigging his water. Watching Dylan leave through the window, John’s eyes slowly

and left the company, he decided to drive his car to Sophia’s shop since he wasn’t in a rush. When passing by the shop, he slowed down

this moment, Sophia was seated by the window with a man, who

here again?! Meanwhile, Sophia was smiling at the

rearview mirror. The man didn’t seem to have the intention of coming out. Fishing out his cigarette, John lit it up, placed it between his lips, and waited

left the shop, John’s phone started ringing. He took it out and was surprised that William was calling him, for he came

up the call, John

said, “Your mom called me just now. She wants the three of us

was startled. “How did you

Since this isn’t an outrageous request, I