The Returning Ex

Since when did I start feeling safe around John? She thought about it long and hard before reaching the conclusion that it might’ve happened when John went after her all the way to her village. Back then, she was all alone, feeling unwell both physically and emotionally when he popped up.

Standing by the car, he looked all haggard from all the traveling he had done to reach there, telling her that he went after her as he was concerned for her. Sophia had to admit that she was touched by his actions. He had to cover all that distance without someone to guide him, which probably gave him a hard time. There had always been a special place for him in her heart, so she couldn’t possibly be unaffected by what he did.

Robin leaned into her chair while joking, “I like men like John. He is capable and extremely handsome. I wouldn’t need to worry about anything when I’m with him, as he could handle it all on his own.”

Smiling, Sophia begged to differ. “You must be overestimating him. He couldn’t deal with his own mother at all.”

mention of Matilda, Sophia was suddenly feeling a little awkward. She could see Matilda was trying to be nice to her, but she had a hard

with Robin, and she ended up finishing it all. Leaning into her chair with a bloated stomach, she commented, “I’m definitely gonna gain weight after drinking

watching Sophia from beside the bar counter. “Lincoln would like me to meet his parents, but I’m a little hesitant. Isn’t this going a little too fast?” Lincoln was the young man whom Robin had

queried, “Do you like

not exactly sure about it. I suppose I do like certain aspects of him. He is nice to me, and time spent with him is always joyful and comfortable.” However, she wasn’t certain if her feelings would warrant her

was to give it a go and take

was a mess. Upon recalling her conversation with Ian over the phone, she realized that despite her avoidant attitude, she already had all the answers to Ian’s questions. She was only ever sensitive toward