The Returning Ex

When Sophia came around, she was instantly disgusted by someone reeking of alcohol. She then instinctively pushed that person away and told him off, only to hear John’s laughter. “Haha. It looks like someone is still wandering in her dreamland. How could you not recognize me?”

Soon, Sophia opened her eyes widely, finding herself alone in the room with John. Since when did everyone leave? How did I not realize that? After that, she slowly sat up straight and spoke in her defense. “You’re reeking of alcohol, so how was I supposed to know that it was you?!”

John sat beside her and let out a long sigh. “Alas! That dinner back there was an unpleasant one.”

Sophia chuckled in contempt and replied, “You are responsible for ruining it too, so stop complaining!” After that, she proceeded to ask, “By the way, who did Madam Flintstone leave with just now? Master William or Richard?” Nevertheless, John told her that he couldn’t remember, as he didn’t bother paying attention to that since they were leaving just when he arrived. However, he believed Matilda left with William judging from his father’s gleeful attitude and Richard’s moody appearance. Besides, Matilda’s obvious behavior also suggested that way, in John’s opinion.

already getting a little tipsy toward the end, but maybe Dad and Richard took it a little too far when a simple toast became a battle of egos. Dad was the first guy Mom noticed out of the two staggering drunk men. Soon, it

witnessed Matilda’s caring behavior. Nonetheless, he reckoned he wasn’t alone, as Richard should also understand what that meant. After a while, Sophia followed John out of the room, finally deciding to ask John upon hesitating for a

a sarcastic grunt and asked, “Look at me. Do you think there is

clubhouse, they saw Zack, who had been waiting

for Sophia and John to get into the car and proceeded to start the engine. “Your car has been sent for repair, boss. It looks like it’ll take a few days.”

how his job had been. Feeling more relaxed when talking with Sophia, Zack responded with a laugh and shared his happy work life with her, including the pay raise that John had given him earlier. In that instant, Sophia peeked at John and realized