The Returning Ex

Logan hurriedly strode forward, worried that Mr. Hunt would end up on the losing end in the dispute. When he reached the courtyard, he then saw that it was only Mr. and Mrs. Hunt as well as a middle-aged woman in the entire yard. The middle-aged woman was indeed someone whom he was well-acquainted with, and they’d even had a squabble back then. It was Shawn’s mother. At the sight of Mrs. Long, the crease of his brows deepened.

Mrs. Long had also caught sight of him, whereupon she instantly put on a beaming smile. Putting aside her argument with Mr. Hunt, she pivoted and headed toward him. “Oh, you’re here, Logan? It’s been a long time.”

Stilling slightly, Logan stared at her expressionlessly. We’re not even acquaintances, yet this woman addressed me so familiarly!

“Why are you here?” Logan’s tone was also disgruntled.

Mrs. Long chortled. “I just passed by, so I came over for a look upon hearing that you’re back.”

know, the Longs don’t live in

had also dropped the polite smile from her face, her expression chagrined. “Lola is already married, and she’s been over with Shawn for ages. So, what’s the meaning of you coming here

Long heaved a sigh. “You’ve misunderstood me, dear friend. I’m not here to bring up the matter regarding Lola and Shawn. I’m truly here just for

want to see?”

for the two families to become enemies. Isn’t it good to just associate as fellow villagers?” It was as though she’d forgotten about the fact that their family of three

up in the bed and stared out.

her laughter increased in volume. “Oh, you

was sleeping, but your ear-splitting voice disrupted my sleep.” She’d seen Mrs. Long before when she was with Shawn. While she found her attitude rather lacking at times, she still treated her respectfully since she was an elder. Now, however, things were different. She was reminded of Shawn at the sight of her, and subsequently, everything Shawn had done. Family background was truly important, so the fact that Shawn ended up in such disgrace now definitely had something to do