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.”

John for a while, Dylan nodded. “You’re

after swigging his water. Watching Dylan leave

Sophia’s shop since he wasn’t in a rush. When passing by the shop, he slowed

this moment, Sophia was seated by the window with

is that brat here again?! Meanwhile, Sophia was smiling at the man in a gentle manner. Also, why is that

while, John pulled up the car on 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 cigarette, John lit it up, placed it between

for he

the call, John called

a lowered voice, William said, “Your mom called me just now. She wants the three of us to have a meal

“How did

Since this isn’t an outrageous request, I said yes.” William’s