The Returning Ex

Belinda told her what she should be looking out for in her first trimester and what she shouldn’t do. Sophia nodded but said nothing, while John made a note of everything. He even asked Belinda about ways to reduce the effects of morning sickness. “Sophia’s suffering from it.”

Belinda told him a few fruits that could lessen the symptom, but it was impossible to remove it. “Every pregnant woman has to go through this. It’s their trial.”

John made a clear note of everything, and Sophia looked at him. If it weren’t for what he did, John would have been a good husband and father. But he’s just a shameless man now. And how dare he trick me. The thought of that angered her.

Belinda stayed until late at night before leaving. Matilda had retired for the night, so she didn’t send her off. Sophia and John stood outside the door and saw Belinda off. After she got into the car, Belinda rolled the window down and sighed. “Is your mother blaming us for what happened?”

thing now, so she isn’t blaming anyone

the second floor. “It’s great your mother has changed. She’s a

along well with Sophia. I guess she has really changed.” William went into the driver’s seat and said nothing. John only gave

now, and you two should be getting some sleep. Run along now. We’ll be leaving.” William then drove away, and Belinda leaned against the seat. “Matilda’s changed a lot. What

“Nothing much, just some

the mundanity of life, though he could see that Matilda had changed drastically. Before this, she kept calling him to ask him out for dinner, but every time she did, she

the case, too, but even after a few days of waiting, she didn’t call him. William felt relieved in the