The Returning Ex

Matilda laughed it off and said, “This is just the beginning of your problems, and there will be a lot more coming in the future. So, you should be like me and learn how to let go. Sometimes, things can be hardly evitable, and there is nothing they can do about it.”

In fact, William had also stayed in the company before when he got too busy back then. As a workaholic, he would even be missing from home for a few days in a row. Needless to say, that didn’t sit well with Matilda, as she argued with William and told him she didn’t want a married life like that. Although William made a promise to change every time, he still did the same thing again and again.

When arguing and complaining didn’t seem to work, Matilda began to get over it and accept the unchangeable fact. It was at that moment that Matilda realized that she had also made sacrifices in those days before they separated.

Sophia responded with an affirmative hum. “I called John this morning, and he said he might be back earlier today.”

Hearing her daughter-in-law’s words, she grinned as she said, “Both of you are still young. When you reach my age, you probably won’t care whether he comes back.”

“Are you sure that’s really how you feel? William basically goes to your place every day. So, I’m pretty curious to see the look on your face if he doesn’t show

laughter. “Oh, come on, Old Mrs. Constance! You didn’t have to

 John hasn’t sent me a text since he called this morning. I wonder how he is doing over there. A few moments later, Sophia was reminded of Isabelle’s missed call

At that moment, Old Mrs. Constance felt a little sleepy, so she had the maid help her walk to the bedroom. Meanwhile, Matilda made her way to the kitchen to see what they were cooking

Nonetheless, she couldn’t shake off the thought that Isabelle might have had something she wanted to tell her the day before. Perhaps she no longer thinks it’s important to say what she wanted to after the missed call. Then, Sophia took a look at the time and pondered. It’s almost noon.

with a calm voice before Sophia could ask her question. “I’m a little busy at

Sophia’s mind was finally put to ease. She then said, “Your mom is here, so perhaps you could invite your dad along as