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.

friends at her place to have a chat. So, she just wanted to talk to him, and it was not because she still had feelings for him. She said that she didn’t like to pester. Since William had made himself clear, she knew what she

had said so, he decided to talk to her so that he

“I see.” He didn’t give a comment, nor was

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

be undone, so it was pointless for him to harp on

staying in the yard for a while longer, they

Standing beside the bed, he lowered his head

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

With her brows furrowed, she appeared to be sorrowful. Touching her glabella, John tried to comfort her.

‘Grandpa’ in her

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