The Returning Ex

John’s expression remained dark. After Sophia went upstairs, he told his grandmother that he had to go to work. However, after driving his car out of the residence, he did not head for the company. In fact, on his way to his destination, he gave Isabelle a call.

Isabelle was surprised that John was calling her. At that moment, she was seated on the couch in the living room, and her grandfather was just some distance away.

Hearing the phone call, Elder Mr. Bailey turned to Isabelle, who then showed the screen to him and said, “It’s John.”

Upon learning that it was John’s phone call, he nodded in delight and said, “Go on. Talk to him.”

With an embarrassed expression, Isabelle rose from the couch and pointed outside.

Thinking that she was shy to be talking to John over the phone in front of him, her grandfather nodded.

out of the house, Isabelle picked up the call.

previously and asked her if anything was amiss

it a thought and said, “Something does feel off for the past two days. My grandpa and my dad would always have discussions behind closed doors. I tried to eavesdrop on their conversations,

to persuade him to give up those family businesses and turn over a new leaf. John, please understand what I’ve been going through. By then, I hope you’ll

of those businesses. But Isabelle, there’s something I need to warn you first. If I find out that your family members were the culprits who harmed Sophia, I hope you’ll understand me no matter what I will

of time, Isabelle hung up the call. Clenching her phone, she turned around to return to the house, but to

returned to the living room, her grandfather did not seem to be as benevolent as before. Staring at her, he said, “You finished talking pretty

called to ask me

disappoint me because we can only rely on you now. However, you should know that you can’t make our family thrive