The Returning Ex

With the glass of water in her hands, Sophia said, “I have a smaller appetite now. If I drink any water now, I won’t be able to eat anything later. So, I’d better not drink it now. Anyway, I accept your apology, therefore you don’t have to mention it again in the future.”

Isabelle shot a look at her glass of water and replied, “If you say so.”

Matilda gazed at the glass and thought, The glass of water was already there when we arrived, thus it must be Isabelle who had prepared it. So, Sophia’s concern wasn’t unfounded. She then raised her gaze to examine Isabelle, who didn’t appear to be flustered or guilty.

Isabelle stared back at her with confidence. A moment later, she turned to John and talked about their recent business cooperation.

Most of the time, John listened to her without uttering a word, while making occasional grunts. It was apparent to the others that John wasn’t interested in discussing work on this occasion.

of it, Isabelle went on to talk about the stocks she would be buying from Constance Company and even

and turned to Matilda. “On our way here, I saw you staring at a new message without replying

Matilda turned to her and said in a lowered voice, “Can we

her eyes, Sophia chuckled. “Who are you wary

four of them who were seated around a small table. Unless Matilda and

glass of water and taking a sip, Matilda continued, “I’m not

Lifting her glass to shield her face from the others, a sense of resentment

to stop talking. While Sophia remained silent, Matilda reminded her to take in a balanced diet. In a motherly manner, she talked

Matilda could be annoying at times, she was