The Returning Ex

Sophia didn’t know Walter well, as she had no memory of him at all. However, the fact that he kept on quibbling despite being reprimanded by the crowd was indication that he might be a somewhat shady character.

Besides, Sophia noticed that a savage look flashed across Walter’s face when he was riled up after being reprimanded. If it wasn’t for the fact that he was at a disadvantage, he might very well have assaulted her on the spot.

Heaving a sigh, Sophia figured that after spending all those years apart from one another, they never had much of a relationship to begin with. If things went awry between them, Walter might very well assault her, which was a cause for hesitation on Sophia’s part.

Meanwhile, John crouched down before her slowly. “Considering the circumstances, I will be worried if I leave you here alone. Sophia, please come with me. Besides, we will also be able to find jobs for the villagers when we get back. Whoever that wishes to come with us can come. I will take care of everything when we get there, so you have nothing to worry about.”

be laden with trouble, so you shouldn’t stay here. The

help if he were to

sure if he could persuade her to return with him. If she were to insist on staying, he could only leave the village alone. He couldn’t possibly extend his stay indefinitely, as his work in the company was piling

lay down without question as she wasn’t intending on asking about his plans. Aside from that, her stomach was making her feel somewhat uncomfortable, so she tried to soothe

John was already cleaning up the house. As they might not return for a long time, he