The Returning Ex

Fabian placed the box on the table. “Grandma has been speaking of you recently, so go and visit her when you’re free.”

Upon hearing this, Sophia laughed. “Did you perchance misunderstand me because I helped you the other day?”

Fabian looked at her. “Did you perchance misunderstand me because of my remark earlier?” He plopped down onto the chair. “I didn’t mean anything. It’s just that you’ve helped me the other day, so I’ll look like an ungrateful wretch if I were to treat you with contempt.”

Walking over, Sophia sat down across from him. “I actually helped you because there was no other choice at that time. The issue would’ve persisted if I hadn’t stepped forward in that situation when you were as drunk as a skunk. I didn’t mean anything else. I’m not really interested in associating with the Blackwell Family, so I’m rather conflicted by your visit. I don’t quite know how to face you, so why don’t you just forget about everything that had happened? We’ll just act as though nothing happened. How about that?”

At this, Fabian chuckled. “Why are you so cautious in everything, Sophia?” He leaned back against the chair. “I’m not interested in associating with you either since it’s really rather awkward to have a family member out of the blue. That aside, I still have to thank you when you’ve helped me out.” After saying that, he sighed. “Also, I have a question for you. I didn’t ramble when I fell asleep at your house that day, did I?”

pursed her lips. “What’s considered rambling? Calling

Fabian froze, his expression changing slightly. “What

ancient times, even heroes have a weakness for the charms of a beautiful woman. I’m actually a touch curious as to the beauty who managed to lock him down. She chortled. “I didn’t hear anything. You were inebriated, and it sounded vaguely like a woman’s name, but you weren’t

pursue that line of question, probably afraid that he’d

hesitation, Fabian took a sip of coffee. “I heard that

his eyes to Sophia. “Actually, I witnessed the entire incident

the side. “So, John truly took

on her behalf. Grunting in agreement, he nodded. “John indeed left with the woman, and the two of them seemed very familiar with each other in the bar back then. It didn’t seem