The Returning Ex

After a brief moment of hesitation, Robin expounded, “It’s really easy for some young girls who have never seen much of the world to get infatuated with you. Perhaps it’s because you’ve got too strong a presence. Or it could be due to the fact that you’re also good to the friends of the person whom you love.”

The final remark of him being good to the friends of the person whom he loved had him stopping short. Slowly, he put away his smile.

Robin inhaled deeply. “Actually, I know there are some things I shouldn’t be saying, but… how should I put this? I just want to give voice to it when I’ve once harbored feelings for someone. It’s truly suffocating to always keep it bottled up within me.”

Her feelings for John had tormented her for a long time. As she could only keep those feelings within herself, it stifled her so greatly that she couldn’t even breathe. While she no longer had any feelings for him now, melancholy assailed her whenever she thought of those days. She merely liked someone, but it was as though she’d done something shameful that she had to conceal from the light of day.

A few heartbeats later, she giggled. “Fortunately, I knew to give up and turn back when I hit a wall. Now, I only have eyes for my husband.” Staring at him, she added, “I also wish you and Sophia well. May you two share a lifetime of happiness.”

John pursed his lips. A good while later, he thanked her. After having said as much, there didn’t seem to be any more need for pleasantries. Getting to his feet, he took his leave, saying that Sophia was still waiting for him at home.

leave or because he was feeling ill at ease from her words earlier. Regardless, a sense of relief enveloped her, and she nodded. “Okay. Drive safely. Come over anytime if Sophia still wants anything

around and left the shop. He drove straight

garden. I really envy how easily she falls asleep these days. No matter when and where, she can doze off as long as she has something to rest against. Going over, John slowly placed her

furrowed slightly. “You went out just now?” Her voice was soft and

John then said, “I went to buy

the mention of food, she

and pointed at the table at

exclaiming in delight, she slowly hoisted herself up from the chair. “You’re too good to me, John!” After saying that, she hurried over and sat down by the table.

“How was your