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.

her place to have a chat. So, she just wanted to talk to him, and it was not because she still

woman. Since she had said so, he decided to talk to her so that he wouldn’t be seen as

didn’t give a comment, nor was he in any

mention of Yolanda, so he added, “There’s really nothing between

What was done couldn’t be undone, so it was pointless for him to harp on this

yard for a while longer,

bed, apparently asleep. Standing beside the bed,

wash up. When he came out and saw her still in the same position, he heaved a sigh

didn’t seem to be having a good dream. With her brows furrowed, she appeared to be sorrowful. Touching her glabella,

called out ‘Grandpa’ in her

her tighter and let out a sigh. He was worried that he