The Returning Ex

Sophia sneered. “I don’t have a mother. My mother died a long time ago. In this world, I don’t have any relatives. Not even one. They’re all dead.”

The woman on the other side seemed to be affected by the word ‘dead’. In a cold voice, she replied, “Great, just great. Since you’re acting this way, then don’t blame us for what’s to come.”

Look, doesn’t this sound much better than before? Why are you putting on an act anyway? Isn’t it good to be true to yourself?

Sophia hung up the phone. Then, she simply stood there trying to recollect her emotions. Otherwise, the others would know that something was wrong with her as soon as she entered the house.

Thus, Sophia stood there for a long while. Before she could recover her wits completely, someone placed a hand on her shoulder.

Matilda was standing behind her. Her voice was low and gentle as she asked, “What’s the matter? Who called you? Is it someone you don’t like?”

Sophia looked back at Matilda, pursing her lips. “Yeah. It’s someone I don’t like.”

Matilda glanced at Sophia. “If there’s any trouble, just tell us. We’re here for you.”

Shaking her head, Sophia then said, “It’s not a big deal.”

mind of your own. You should know how to handle it

two stood there for a while before

were highly observant. Although Sophia tried to hide her emotions as best as she could, they still

over and tell me what’s the matter. Why

look normal. “I’m okay. I’m just a little tired. There’s nothing

she quickly asked Ms. Cannon to get the

hand, Old Mrs. Constance stared at Sophia for

group of people hadn’t left yet because

as John came in, he looked around and asked, “Where’s

come in. There are so many people here, yet none

“Is she upstairs?

for a while. She looked a little tired, so let her go and have a rest first. We’ll call her

about it for a moment, then he said, “I’ll

like this. I suppose that

argue with her, for he simply smiled and went straight