The Returning Ex

When Ian was back to training, he felt more relaxed.

As for William, he returned to the office in the afternoon but arrived rather late. Instead of heading straight to his office, he went to John’s.

John happened to finish reviewing and signing a document, after which he leaned into his chair and pinched between his brows in fatigue. William walked up and sighed before dragging a chair and sinking into it across John. Seeing his father, John immediately asked, “Is everything settled at the Baileys?”

Faced with John’s sudden question, William pursed his lips. “There’s no way to settle things. It’s so messy over there.” Among the members of the First Bailey Family, everyone was in shambles except for Isabelle.

The Second Bailey Family had been long oppressed by the First Bailey Family, which placed them in an unfavorable position. When the tragedy happened, they could not help to run the family as relatives from close and far all flocked to the Bailey Residence to join in the chaos. Thus, things began spiraling downward at the Baileys.

According to William, the hospital would release Dexter’s post-mortem report with the toxin analysis by tomorrow. At that time, they would know the exact cause of death. When the paperwork was settled at the hospital, it would be in time for Dexter’s burial.

grand funeral for him. The most they could do was to invite relatives over for a simple ceremony. Then, they’d pick a

to William about various bizarre topics, further proving that he was grieving over his son’s death. In the midst of the ramblings,

he envisioned John and Isabelle married, which would help the Bailey Family greatly. When the Baileys’ business was in Dexter’s hands, it would grow and expand—Dexter would end up more successful

that Old Mr. Bailey was under distress, William didn’t take his words seriously or retort. There was no chance for John and Isabelle to date at all

have momentarily forgotten about the reality as he immersed in his fantasy, babbling about his perfect plan. Finally, it

“Who would have seen this coming?”

thinking, he inquired, “How about Elder Mr. Bailey? How is

has not shown up once. According to Isabelle, he seems to be resting in bed due

“I heard that when Elder