The Returning Ex

When she looked up again, she saw William in the living room. Matilda frowned by reflex, and she muttered, “Why is he here?”

Ms. Cannon went to see who it was, and she smiled. “Why? You don’t want to see him?”

Matilda sighed. “Not exactly. I’m just surprised.” She then went back to the preparations, but Matilda would keep stealing glances at William. He was sitting on the sofa, chatting with the kids, looking happy.

Matilda fell into a daze. When they were in the Constance Residence, everyone would be chatting happily as long as she wasn’t around; she was a party pooper. Once preparations were done, Matilda went out. “Dinner’s ready, so take your talk to the table.”

William was here for dinner anyway, so they went to the dining room together, but Matilda went to the yard instead.

Sophia came out a moment later and stood beside her. “What’s the matter? Why are you evading him?”

Matilda smiled. “I am not. I’m just here for some fresh air.”

stopped beside William’s, much to the ladies’ surprise. As they watched the car door open, a woman came

Sophia didn’t know who that woman was, so she was surprised to see her

them,

long sigh. “You’re here. Come

blinked at her quietly as she walked

woman walked, she said, “I was planning on going to the Flintstone Residence, but then I heard you

Matilda. “Who is she?”

her eye and kept quiet for a

widened. Yolanda? Why is she here? Then she smacked her lips. Ms. Bloom looks really elegant. She’s calm and charming. Not even the current Matilda could match her in terms of vibe, let alone the old

the ladies came back into the living room, Ms. Cannon seemed surprised that they were receiving another guest. “And you

and when they came out, William seemed

surprised too. “Oh, you’re here, too? I’m here to see