The Returning Ex

However, Sophia could not possibly imagine leaving the child to someone else for two decades without ever asking about how the child was doing. She herself couldn’t do it; she couldn’t bear it.

So, it was nothing but a load of codswallop when the woman said that she had feelings for her. How could she not care about me for so many years if she really has feelings? No matter how many issues she had, they’re all excuses.

Sophia closed her eyes; her head hurt.

After waiting for a while, John came up again. This time, he told her to go downstairs for lunch. He came over to help Sophia sit up, and then hugged her from behind. “No matter what happens, I’ll be here for you. Don’t be afraid.”

She didn’t struggle but simply leaned into her arms. Her voice was faint as she said, “I used to be afraid that my grandpa would leave me when he got old, and he really left. Then, I was afraid of divorcing you, and we really got a divorce. John, from then on, I have nothing to be afraid of anymore. I’m not afraid of anything.”

John felt a little heartbroken at her words. Thus, he hugged her tightly, saying, “I’m sorry. I will always be there for you in the future.” These words sounded very comforting to the ears, but Sophia didn’t really believe it. Sometimes, when one held too much hope in one’s heart, one risked losing it all.

Sophia went to the bathroom to wash her face before following John downstairs.

as if it was their home as they called out to the others to come and have lunch. Ms.

to the dining room, the two

asked what she would like so that she could have everything moved nearer

okay. Everything’s fine by me. John is here. If I want anything, he can help

“That’s true. If you’re with a man, you shouldn’t spoil him. You must

if you talk like that, people

treat our Sophia badly, and I know all about it.” Old Mrs.

too dumb before to understand what I did was wrong, and I did her dirty, but I’ll

so we’d rather see you actually treating her well. Come, let’s eat first. The more you

into laughter. Indeed, the

lowered to eat most of the time. However, she did look after Sophia tenderly throughout the meal and

Mrs. Constance glanced at Sophia again. The lady didn’t talk much either. She would occasionally