The Returning Ex

Isabelle felt that she hadn’t done anything heinous to warrant such an attitude from John. Besides, their relationship had been fine all along. Even though it wasn’t especially great, he had always been gracious to her.

How could their relationship suddenly take a nosedive just after the incident at the hospital? He didn’t even care to find out the truth and simply distanced himself from her just like that.

Isabelle pursed her mouth and took a few deep breaths before she stood up. “Okay, then please carry on with your work. I still have something to do, so I’ll take my leave first.”

John didn’t say anything and only looked down at his file. Feeling a little embarrassed, Isabelle got up and gave him a last glance before leaving.

Upon leaving the Constance Group, Isabelle felt irritated and uneasy in her heart. She didn’t drive away at once but took out her phone and dialed a number.

On the other side, Matilda was rather surprised at the incoming call. Squeezing her phone, she looked at the number for a long time. At this hour, Isabelle should be at work, so where did she find the time to call me? In the past, she was so busy she didn’t even have time after getting off work. Yet now she’s not busy anymore.

before answering the phone. Isabelle’s cheery voice drifted over as she asked what Matilda was

on snacks. Then, she told Isabelle that she didn’t have

at Matilda and gave her a thumbs

out to a meal and asked

work?” She remembered how Isabelle had

had too much on my plate previously, so I’ve

happy for her as she

and asked Matilda’s opinion

inform Miss Gwendolyn and John about this. I’ll wait for you at the restaurant

and hung up the phone. As she put the phone down, Sophia took a bite out of her snack and said, “Look, I told

also have something to do with the family environment. She came from a strong background, so she naturally felt that she should succeed in everything. If she were a little behind, she would feel discontented. Therefore, when Sophia intercepted John’s