The Returning Ex

Agreeing to her statement, John said, “Strange, for you to actually doubt your own judgement. I thought that would never happen to you because you hold such strong faith in your own opinions.”

Nodding her head, Sophia said, “Well, it really depends. When it comes to rejecting the idea of getting married to you again, I’m quite determined with my decision. Other than that, it’s all negotiable.”

In the next second, John was speechless.

The moment William left, both of them casually walked back to the house.

Standing at the yard, Matilda saw John and Sophia walking back. “If he’s not leaving, the both of you plan to spend the night elsewhere?” Matilda grinned.

Giggling, Sophia teased, “If that happens, I certainly don’t mind spending the night elsewhere.”

“Bah!” said Matilda playfully while darting a glare at Sophia.

Chuckling, Sophia let go of John and reached out for Matilda’s arm. “Take a good look at yourself. If you didn’t want him to leave, you should have asked him to stay. Did you say something which is contrary to your heart’s desire?”

from behind, John

couldn’t help but imagine—if only Sophia

went to meet William in his

the room, John gazed at William. “What’s wrong? You

sleep last night, but it’s alright. I’ll take a

head, John said, “I was wondering if we can assign someone else to replace me as the person in charge

thinking about it, William agreed, “To be honest with you, I actually thought of asking you to step down from it, but I was afraid that you’ll misunderstand me for not trusting you. Anyway,

asked, “Who do you think will

contemplating for a moment, John

on his plate now, so he’ll be great for this

mind, William asked, “Lately, Dylan had been on several blind dates, but none of them were successful, and Owen was

of what had been going on with Dylan. Ever since Sophia got pregnant with his child, Dylan was officially ticked off from his list of

were not meant to be,