The Returning Ex

Old Mrs. Constance nodded. “I guess we should just let them do whatever they want.” After a pause, she said, “I’ll talk to your late father about it later so that he’ll be as happy as us in heaven.”

At the mention of Old Mr. Constance, the others fell silent.

Startled, Sophia thought about her own grandfather, who was most fond of kids. When they lived in the village, he would help take care of other kids. If he were still alive, he would be elated that Sophia now had a child of her own.

At the thought of this, Sophia became disheartened until dinner was ready. Perhaps she shouldn’t have thought of the past because her mood was affected.

After everyone was seated around the dining table, Old Mrs. Constance thanked Sophia in delight as this gathering was made possible because of her.

Holding Sophia’s hand firmly, John giggled. It was apparent to everyone else that he was overjoyed.

a casual chat, but Sophia never said anything. Worried, John

shook her head. “Maybe I just didn’t rest well. I

the dinner is over, we’ll have

Sophia grunted. “Okay.”

a glance, Dylan

anything, Sophia finished up her food pretty quickly. Seeing this, John hurried up and gobbled down his food as well. When they were done with their

and said that they had

family, you don’t have to apologize to us. After the stroll, just go back to your room and take a rest. You don’t have to come back here to keep us company. Your health is the most important thing now. Please take

John held Sophia’s hand and stepped out of the dining hall. Without

asked, “Do you want to