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.”

own. You should know how to handle it best, so I

there for a while before returning

tried to hide her emotions as best as she could, they still noticed

and tell me what’s the matter. Why

look normal. “I’m okay. I’m just a little

Sophia hadn’t had a meal yet, so she quickly asked

Mrs. Constance stared at Sophia for a

of people hadn’t left yet because

came in, he looked around and

in. There are so many people

John continued, “Is she upstairs?

a while. She looked a little tired, so let her go

a moment, then he said,

never seen John acting like this. I suppose that even

argue with her, for he simply smiled and