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.

to talk about the stocks she would be buying from Constance Company and

to Matilda. “On our way here, I saw you staring at a new message without replying to the person. What’s wrong? Was

spot, Matilda turned to her and said in a lowered voice, “Can we talk about it

chuckled. “Who are you wary of

seated around a small table. Unless Matilda and Sophia were whispering in

what Sophia said. Upon picking up a glass of water and taking a sip, Matilda continued, “I’m not wary of anyone,

what Matilda had said, Isabelle still felt irked. Lifting her glass to shield her face from the others, a sense of resentment flashed across her

Matilda reminded her to take in a balanced diet. In

fact, Matilda treated Isabelle in the same way before. Although Matilda could be