The Returning Ex

Mr. Hunt smilingly commented, “Young people lack foresight, so it’s understandable. It’s par for the course.”

Logan didn’t feel that he’d done anything wrong. There were two plates of steamed prawns on the table, so he moved one of them right before Lola. “I was a touch embarrassed to do this earlier, but now that everything is on the table, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about anymore. Here, this is all yours, Lola.”

Lola truly admired his level of shamelessness. They’ve already mocked him that much, yet he can still be so brazen in his speech.

At the side, Mrs. Hunt couldn’t quite stop laughing. “I never knew that Logan’s so hilarious!”

Old Mr. Jefferson harrumphed. “You think he’s hilarious, but I feel like beating him to death!”

Not at all bothered, Logan peeled two prawns for Lola and placed them into her bowl. “You don’t need to bother about them. They’re just jealous.” His voice was exceedingly tender.

laughter, Lola guffawed. Jealous? The thing is, what could these people

well. “Logan’s mental fortitude is particularly strong. He has a set of personal standards, and he doesn’t care whatever people may say.

to strengthen yourself mentally every day. Look at me. No one

bout of laughter, everyone started eating. It was a joyous occasion

care a lot for me! In a good mood, her appetite was likewise great, and she ate more

her. The moment she turned

shoulder, Lola patted him gently. “I’m fine.

it plain as day at the side. Lola ate a lot, yet she was also quick, so she was already full while the others were still eating as they chatted. She languidly made her way to the refrigerator in the kitchen. After a moment’s contemplation, she

out of his peripheral vision, so he instantly sprang up when he noticed her opening the freezer. Without even saying a single word to the others, he strode toward the kitchen.

him hurrying over, she hastily followed, thinking that something might have happened to Lola. However, before she’d even reached them, she saw Lola crouched in front of the refrigerator while Logan stood beside her, stilling her hand that happened to be