The Returning Ex

After reading the article one more time, Sophia washed up and went downstairs.

It was in the afternoon, and Old Mrs. Constance was enjoying a sunbath in front of the main building. Seeing that there was a chair beside her, Sophia took a seat and asked, “Grandma, aren’t you supposed to be taking an afternoon nap?”

Old Mrs. Constance flashed a smile at her. “I’ve gotten up from the nap. I’m old now, so I don’t need so much sleep. Normally, I only need thirty minutes of nap.” After a pause, she went on to say, “The Baileys called me and told me that Ernest Bailey’s birthday is just around the corner. Since it’s been only a short time since Dexter’s death, they are not supposed to throw a celebration party. However, they told me that they want to hold a party to lift the mood within the family.”

With a smile, she continued, “Also, they’ve invited us to go over.”

Frowning, Sophia asked, “You mean they’re holding a birthday party for Ernest?”

Old Mrs. Constance nodded. “In the past, Ernest never held any grand birthday party before. Normally, his family members would celebrate this occasion for him in private. Perhaps they want to turn over a new leaf and leave Dexter’s death behind. I believe this is going to be a grand party.”

liven up the atmosphere, I’m sure they’d want more young people to go to the party, so I

for a bit, Sophia gave her a noncommittal

knew about this. John was startled because the Baileys never told him about this. It seemed that they only called Old Mrs. Constance. With a solemn expression, he inquired, “Who exactly made the

shook her head.

ask

Constance Residence, they didn’t mean to pinpoint any particular person to attend. Hence, anyone from the Constance Family could attend the party. Sophia then

about to go to bed, Sophia suddenly thought of this matter and asked John, “So who made the

Old Mr. Bailey.” This is getting interesting. Old Mr. Bailey had an argument with me over the phone some time ago, but today he called Grandma to invite us to Ernest’s birthday party. This is obviously a

at him and asked,

If there’s something wrong with the party, I’ll have to