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

and Dylan left the pantry after swigging his water. Watching

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

was seated by the window with a man, who asked for her

 Meanwhile, Sophia was smiling at the man in a gentle manner. Also, why is that woman smirking

the roadside. Seated in the vehicle, he observed her shop from the rearview mirror. The man didn’t seem to have the intention of coming out. Fishing out his

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

the call, John called

just now. She

“How did

could I say? Since this isn’t an outrageous