The Returning Ex

The other person picked up quickly, and John told him, “Help me check the call log of a number.”

He reported Sophia’s number to the other party, who immediately agreed to the job.

Hanging up the phone, John stood there for a while before going downstairs. He was better at putting on an act than Sophia. Upon reaching the top of the stairs, a smile was already on his face.

The atmosphere downstairs was already pretty lively. When John came down, it became even better. After all, he had a good sense of humor and was great at livening up the place too.

Old Mrs. Blackwell sighed. “Look at John. His people skills have improved by leaps and bounds.”

Old Mrs. Constance nodded. “Yeah. As you can see, he’s now able to sit down and talk with us. In the past, he would never do this.”

John laughed. “Really? But I don’t think I’m any different from before. I’m just the same.” Then, he put an arm around Matilda. “If we’re talking about big changes, we should be talking about my mother. I’m sure you’ve noticed how much she has changed.”

have noticed Matilda’s change? When Old Mrs. Constance came to visit the last time, she

also very surprised by this. After all, she knew the Matilda from before when she visited the Constance

Constance stared at Matilda for a long while before nodding. “Yes, Matilda

bit embarrassed, so she only smiled and did not

“Two days ago, my father came over for lunch after work. He also told me that he thought my mother has changed a

looked at John, unsure whether John made it up or if

your father came here the other day when he returned home late. When I asked him, he said that he had eaten lunch. I had wondered where he had his

days, so my dad came to have a look because

everyone started imagining what it could possibly

looking rather uncomfortable. However, John was completely expressionless as he spoke in a righteous and confident

Constance looked at Matilda.

news from Sophia and I, my parents will get back together first. In fact, that