The Returning Ex

William wrapped his fingers around his phone tightly and probingly asked, “So, are you and Richard really…?”

Even without William saying the last few words, Matilda knew what he was trying to ask. So, she let out a sigh and said, “There is nothing complicated between me and Richard. We’re just friends at the moment.”

As her answer turned out to be the same as his hunch had been telling him, he replied, “I’m glad to hear that.” Despite his brief reply, those few words meant a lot to Matilda. Hearing no response from the lady, William added, “I think you and I have both changed a lot lately.”

William’s words filled Matilda’s mind with a billion question marks. What’s he trying to say? Soon, William continued to say, “I didn’t handle it well in sustaining a healthy marriage life, so I guess I was also responsible for our separation back then.”

took a deep breath and suggested a plan, “Maybe I should pay a visit to the Flintstone Residence someday.” While Matilda was caught in a trance upon hearing that, William asked, “What about tomorrow? Would it be okay for me

searched for the right answer to reply. Gosh! I didn’t expect him to tell me that he’ll be coming. What am I supposed to say? What’s the meaning of this? Before Matilda could respond, William said, “I’ll take that as a yes. See you tomorrow evening.” After finishing his sentence, he took a look at the time and concluded their

with an ‘oh’, despite a long contemplation. After William hung up the call, she stood in place and raised her eyebrows in confusion. What’s William up to? He said he is coming to the Flintstone Residence, but

he approached his son just as the latter sensed his presence. Then, John turned around

putting his phone away, he gazed at

he asked, “What’s wrong? Why did you have to talk over the

on! You’re just overreacting. It was just Logan. He landed in some trouble and was detained at the police station, but he doesn’t