The Returning Ex

Sophia pursed her lips. So he went home to ask for his grandmother’s help, huh? He thinks this will make me give in? Not a chance. A short moment of silence later, Sophia said, “I won’t remarry. That might happen, but at least it won’t be now. Of course, I’ll give birth to the child, and you can come for visits when you want, but I won’t marry him for the time being.”

Belinda was taken aback by her answer. “So you won’t marry even at this point? But this child will be born in an incomplete family. It’ll stunt his growth. Tell us what you dislike, Sophia. John will change for you.”

Sophia felt like laughing. Never did she expect the Constances to negotiate with her, not even in her wildest dreams. Subsequently, she took a deep breath. “Nothing, really. But I’d be happy if he can leave me alone.”

Belinda gave John a disappointed look. “What are you doing? Why is Sophia so angry at you? She doesn’t want to marry you even after she’s pregnant with your baby. You’d better reflect on yourself.”

John played along. “Yes, yes, of course. I know I’m in the wrong, and I’ll change. I won’t do it again.” Even though they were trying to calm her down, Sophia still looked gloomy.

with no choice, Belinda changed the subject. “I’m surprised

she’s been nice.

see her here. Frankly, it gave

She’s getting along

and looked outside. She could see Matilda had changed and was looking younger. When Matilda greeted her earlier, at a glance, she knew she was

avoid meeting William. She thought Matilda would try to approach him, for all she wanted

a stroll on the sidewalk near Sophia’s house. William told Matilda he saw her in the mall a few days

“I was there to

silence descended. William was finding it hard to adapt to this silence. Matilda seemed to have grown out of her shell, and she was a totally