The Returning Ex

Desperately, Matilda replied, “Yeah, I did, but he told me he was bored and would like to have some company. So, I didn’t know how I could turn him down.”

Indeed, this is a tricky situation. Sophia nodded and sniggered. “Richard is probably crazy over you, or he wouldn’t insist on coming at the expense of his pride.”

Matilda pursed her lips while recalling the conversation she had with Richard earlier. I believe I’ve made myself clear enough, whereas Richard gave me his word that he’ll respect my will and treat me as a friend. Since Richard had already made his point, Matilda had no idea how else she could clarify her stance because that would only make her look petty and mawkish. When Sophia and John exchanged gazes, the man said, “Well—the more, the merrier, since we’re all celebrating Ian’s return, I suppose it’s not a bad thing that he is coming either.”

Meanwhile, Ian was seen coming downstairs together with Logan, who was wearing his pajamas with a drowsy look that was accompanied by his unkempt hair. Although Logan was still feeling a little tipsy, he instantly sobered up at the sight of his friends in his club. He said, “Let’s go to the restaurant right opposite and enjoy a nice meal, everyone.” Soon, he added, “Now that Ian is back, we’re going to have some fun.” Despite those exciting words, the man didn’t seem to be exhilarated at all.

was a call from Richard, Matilda appeared awkward upon taking a look at her phone. A few seconds later, Sophia beat everyone to it and

in a dilemma because she didn’t want Richard and William to meet each other, but at the same time, she

other hand, William happily accepted Matilda’s invitation without thinking too much. After a few moments of hesitation, Matilda unwillingly made up her mind and told William that Richard would also be there, as she wouldn’t want Richard’s sudden appearance to surprise William and give rise to any

insecure to think what would happen when the two men met each other. After that, she had a flashback about her lunch with William the day before, during which both of them didn’t manage to

throughout their lunch. Besides, she also wanted to ask William his opinion about getting back together, but unfortunately, she couldn’t bring

that she would have brought up her wonder if this had happened when she was younger. Unlike her younger,