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?”

their backs from behind, John

supposed to think that way, he still couldn’t help but imagine—if only Sophia and Matilda’s relationship was as harmonious as it was now, his life

William in his office, as William

both in the room, John gazed at William.

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

if we can assign someone else to replace me as the person in charge to deal with the Baileys.

actually thought of asking you to step down from it, but I was afraid that you’ll misunderstand me for not trusting you. Anyway, since you have proposed it yourself, let’s proceed to

John, William asked, “Who do you

for a moment,

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

had been on several blind dates, but none of them were successful,

on with Dylan. Ever since Sophia got pregnant with his child, Dylan was

both of them were not meant to be, so