The Returning Ex

That wasn’t too good of an explanation either.

Sophia frowned. “So you don’t like me because I was nice to you, but now that I don’t care about you, you think I’m nice?” That was confusing for her. “Are you a masochist, John?”

John clicked his tongue. “Not exactly right.” Still, he didn’t know how to capture that feeling best. Since he couldn’t word it well, John stopped thinking about it. “I used to be harsh to you, I know.” He looked at Sophia. “But I’ll make it up to you. Give me a chance, Sophia.”

Then, he took the ring out of the box, and Sophia pulled her hand back quickly. John froze, and he pursed his lips. “I’m not asking you to agree right away. I just need you to give me a chance. You can make your decision when you’re ready, but at least give me a chance.”

He held her hand again. This time, Sophia clenched her fist, but she didn’t try to break free, which made John smile. He opened her fist and put the ring on her finger.

Of course, she wanted to say yes after John humbled himself in this proposal, but she felt that something was missing. Yes, something’s still missing. Every time she remembered the harsh treatment John gave her, a feeling of anger would rise up within her. She wanted payback

other hand, John stood up slowly, delighted. He looked at her hand, and he smiled. “It’s the right size. Glad I

solemnly, “I’m not agreeing to your proposal. Not everything can be smoothed over with an apology.

I’m happy that you would give

later, she closed her eyes and sighed. She was having a hard time processing her emotions,

Sophia looked at it closely. There was

 This is something inexperienced guys will do.