The Returning Ex

Isabelle understood the hidden meaning behind John’s words. Since she wasn’t the love of his life, he would never be passionate toward her. Even if they got married, their lives would be as tasteless as water. Even so, she would want to try if she could make him fall head over heels for her.

After a pause, she nodded slowly. “Alright. I understand what you mean, and I know what to do.”

They decided to stay at the cashier counter. A moment later, Sophia and Matilda came out of the room, chatting and smiling at each other as if they didn’t mind what John and Isabelle were talking about.

Turning to John, Sophia asked, “Are you done talking? Can we go now?”

Isabelle faced away from Sophia and wiped her tears with her hand.

With a milder expression, John pulled Sophia toward him. “Yes, we can go now.”

and reached for their car. Walking up to Isabelle, Matilda gave it

started moving, through the window,

until now, Isabelle still didn’t think she was inferior to

started ringing. Her father called her to ask where she was. Without telling him her location, she replied that the dinner was over, and she was ready to

he questioned again, “I’m asking where you

silent, she pursued, “Are you at the Japanese restaurant? Aren’t you supposed

heaved a sigh. “No, I

voice remained calm as she questioned, “Oh,

though her father was lost for words, he fell silent while Isabelle waited patiently. A

“Okay.” When the call ended, her expression turned

couldn’t take it anymore, she asked, “Do you think Isabelle