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.”

At the mention of Matilda, Sophia was suddenly feeling a little awkward. She could see Matilda was trying to be nice to her,

all. Leaning into her chair with a bloated

what your ex-mother-in-law made is to your taste.” After that, she went to wash the container before watching Sophia from beside the bar counter. “Lincoln would like

Robin, Sophia queried, “Do you like

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 marrying the guy. If she went with the flow and agreed to the marriage, she wondered if she would come to

she received from her previous relationship, so her initial plan was to give it a go and take it slow

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