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.”

stairs and reached for their car. Walking up

John’s car. As the car started moving, through the window, she could see Sophia saying something to John. While John’s expression remained calm,

don’t get it. Up until now, Isabelle still didn’t think she was inferior to Sophia. Although she

a bit, her phone started ringing. Her father called her to ask where she was. Without

he questioned again, “I’m asking where you are. Didn’t you say you are going to

she pursued, “Are you at the Japanese restaurant? Aren’t you supposed to be in the company? Are

Bailey heaved a sigh.

calm as she questioned, “Oh, why

Isabelle waited patiently. A while later,

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

it anymore, she asked, “Do you think Isabelle really dropped something into the