The Returning Ex

William chuckled. “Her mom has a lot to worry about, doesn’t she?”

John looked at his father. “Of course she’s worried, since this is a legitimate concern. When that really happens one day, it’ll be humiliating for Mom. I think her mom has a point.”

Falling silent, William tucked his hands into his pockets and looked into the distance.

After a pause, John asked, “Did Aunt Yolanda contact you recently?”

Startled for a moment, William grunted. “She did call me, but it was nothing important. We simply had a chat. She said that she was bored being alone.”

Initially, William didn’t pick up her call, as he found it awkward. Since Yolanda still had feelings for him, he decided that he should reject her in a steadfast manner. If he kept giving her hope, it would do no good for the both of them.

Yolanda sent him a message to say that she didn’t have any friends at her place to have a chat. So, she just wanted to talk to him, and

so, he decided to talk to her so that he wouldn’t be seen as a

“I see.” He didn’t give a comment, nor was he in any place

the mention of Yolanda, so he added, “There’s really nothing between Yolanda and me. Since she’s said she’s gotten over me, I believe she means

What was done couldn’t be undone, so it

staying in the yard for a while longer, they

opened the door, he saw Sophia curled up on the bed, apparently asleep. Standing beside the bed, he

bathroom to wash up. When he came out and saw her still in the same position, he heaved a sigh before getting into the bed carefully, and

be having a good dream. With her brows furrowed, she appeared to be sorrowful. Touching her glabella, John tried to

called out ‘Grandpa’

her tighter and let out a sigh. He was worried that he could never heal the trauma she had suffered from in