The Returning Ex

Sophia grunted in acknowledgment. “Have a seat. I’ll bring them over later.”

When Matilda came in, she glanced at Sophia, but her expression was much more mellow this time, no longer looking as though Sophia owed her money.

Meanwhile, Sophia’s movements were slow and measured, not the slightest bit frantic.

After Matilda and Isabelle had taken their seats, Isabelle’s lips curved into a smile. “Have you ever been here, Mrs. Constance? I think Ms. Gwendolyn’s shop is quite nice with a pleasant décor.”

Matilda murmured in affirmation. “Yes, I’ve been here a few times.” I told her this a long time ago.

just known about it. “Then, is there anything you like in

quite figure out what Isabelle was trying to do. “Everything here is nice.”

short videos in her recommendation list. These short videos are actually quite interesting, each creative in its way. She initially had no interest in such a thing, but as she watched one after the other, she grew pretty

kept her focus on her cell phone while blocking out the world. Although she was well aware that it was deliberate on Sophia’s

“No. There isn’t a specific time frame for

but I didn’t ask him about his business trip. I just asked about the news

hearing this, Matilda was

but she didn’t drink any. “He assured me that it’s merely a gimmick by the media, and it’s all drivel.” Matilda didn’t respond, so she chortled and continued, “He also said he doesn’t care about all that. As long as he has done nothing wrong, he’s not afraid of

whether she’s telling the truth or otherwise. I just feel as though it’s not quite right. After all, I’ve also phoned John some time ago, and he boldly admitted it. Could it be that she’s intentionally saying this because of Sophia’s presence? But what’s the use of doing so? Sophia won’t give a whit even if she says all this. Rather, it makes her appear petty. For