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

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

in his office, as

John gazed at William.

last night, but it’s alright. I’ll take a quick nap when I’m free later. So what brings you

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

of asking you to step down from it, but I

up at John, William asked, “Who do

for a moment, John suggested,

will work. Dylan doesn’t have much on his plate now, so he’ll be

blind dates, but none of them were successful, and Owen was driven

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

were not meant to be, so John was no longer bothered