The Returning Ex

After a short while, John asked, “Were you with Mom last night?”

William avoided John’s question, only giving his son a dossier and said, “Go back and read through this file.”

Unable to contain his curiosity, John laughed it off and urged for an answer. “Just answer my question. Yes or no? Hiding it from me is only going to make you look even more suspicious.” In the face of such a direct reply, William seemingly knew that there was no way he could dodge John’s question anymore. He then faked a cough and ambiguously told John that he was a little too drunk the night before.

John nodded and got to his main point. “When do you plan to remarry Mom?”

William didn’t avoid his question this time and was seen pondering in a stern manner. “I think that depends on your mom.”

felt envious of William because he knew Matilda would agree to remarry if he directly proposed to her. Too bad Sophia isn’t like my mother. I have no idea why she keeps turning me down for that. At the thought of Sophia’s stubborn rejection, John couldn’t help but feel dismayed. Can’t she observe me after we get remarried? I still don’t feel confident, even though I had the upper hand in the mental game against Ian last

it was time to leave work at noon, John took William’s ride and returned home together. As they were halfway home, William’s phone, which was placed in the center

that, thinking it was normal considering the connections between the two families. Therefore, he directly answered the call and turned on the

Mr. Bailey said, “President William, are

William answered, “Sure,

of talking about work as expected, he asked, “Are you free to have

asked,

about work, Old Mr. Bailey quickly clarified his intention. “Ah, no! No! Nothing to do with work. It’s just that we haven’t met