The Returning Ex

John shut up, and William looked at Matilda, then he realized he had no grounds to talk about this, for he also had the same relationship problem. Halfway through dinner, William’s phone rang, and he seemed to be surprised about the caller, then he glanced at Matilda.

Sophia noticed his change of expression, and she grinned. “Why are your employees calling you after work? So inconsiderate.”

William laughed nervously. “You guys carry on. I’ll take this call.” He then went to the yard with his phone in hand.

Sophia smiled and went on with her dinner. “Ms. Bloom knows about Mr. Constance’s every move, doesn’t she?” she said.

Matilda looked at Sophia, surprised, and John shared the same sentiment. “You’re saying that Ms. Bloom’s the caller?”

Sophia wasn’t entirely sure, for she didn’t see the name. “Most probably,” she concluded.

guys know he’s a kind guy who’d help anyone. It’s going to be the same even if it’s not Ms. Bloom, so don’t

know.” She didn’t look at John. “Nobody’s saying anything,

John sighed. “Fine then.”

kept eating and said

the yard, William lowered his voice.

work for the day, aren’t you? I made

said honestly, “I’m at John’s place, so I’ll

silence fell between them. When he sent her home last night, Yolanda told him a lot of things before she went home. After so many years, Yolanda found out that William was her perfect partner,

she had a sheepish smile on her

her in the beginning, but he had let it go when they didn’t date. Even after their reunion, he only helped her because of pity, nothing else. He thought Yolanda wouldn’t call him after what he said last night,