The Returning Ex

Jennifer then tried to excuse herself. “Oh, it’s about time. I suppose I should get changed and set off soon. Goodbye for now, Sophia. Stay safe.”

Sophia nodded while keeping a straight face upon seeing Jennifer’s reaction. At the same time, the latter stopped in her tracks, turning around before heading back into the house as her fake smile faded away. Soon, Sophia came to understand why Matilda used to ride roughshod over Jennifer. Someone has to do something to keep her mouth shut!

At the thought of that, Sophia suddenly missed Matilda, finally learning to appreciate Matilda’s genuineness after she had changed for the better. Although Matilda was more mild-mannered than before, Sophia still believed that this lady was revered and feared for her previous reputation.

Sophia continued to sit in the garden until John came back home in the afternoon. Then, both of them held hands together and returned to the main building. Upon seeing John return, Old Mrs. Constance didn’t seem surprised as she sat down with her grandson and said, “So, it seems that your dad isn’t coming back for lunch. Does he have it alone or with Owen and Samuel?”

would Dad possibly settle lunch by himself or with Uncle Owen and Uncle Samuel? He

Constance replied, “Oh yeah. Why haven’t I thought

finding John and his grandmother adorable and lovely. Soon, lunch was ready, but Sophia wasn’t hungry yet. So, she sat there and watched while Old Mrs. Constance and her grandson had their lunch. Later, the conversation slowly

tend to brag about what they lack, so let’s just ignore them and move

Samuel’s children would be back to join the company after all her bragging!” She then gleefully added, “The next time she ever tries to brag about Dylan’s girlfriend again, I’m going to

her head in a helpless manner. “Perhaps only you and Matilda have a knack for humbling her.” Nonetheless, Sophia reckoned there was a slight difference between their dominances over Jennifer. While Matilda

to make a living. Since John had