The Returning Ex

Ian leaned back against the sofa. “Why did you come today? This is the only day I’m free. I’ve still got something to do tomorrow, so I can’t keep you company.”

Aurora nodded. “I’m actually not here for anything specific. It’s just that I haven’t seen you in a long time, so I wanted to come and see you.” Her hands were crossed on her lap, and she subconsciously rubbed them. “I just wanted to come and see whether you’re doing okay.”

Dropping her gaze, Cindy glanced at her action. Her intuition told her that Aurora had something to say, so she stood up. “Would you like some fruits? I’ll wash some fruits for you.” Without waiting for her response, she spun around and went to the kitchen. There were indeed fruits on the kitchen counter, but she didn’t take any, merely leaning against the counter with her arms crossed.

Meanwhile, Aurora breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that Cindy had left. Straightening, she remarked, “I broke up with him.”

Ian wasn’t at all surprised. “Well, it’s normal to break up if a couple can’t get along.”

“He’s a decent man, but we have different goals, so both of us will be tired if

didn’t pick up where she left off by inquiring what different goals

so she could only say it herself. “Our opinions differ. He wants us to stay in that small place and live a steady

me because she wants to use my fame to make

I’m still your mother, so there’s still some affection there. I know you blame me for abandoning you back then, making your life difficult in the past, but my life hasn’t been all that easy

swiftly held up a hand and stopped her. “Let’s not talk about this anymore. It’s already in the past, so there’s no use even if you bring it up now.” Then, he got to his feet. “I’m aware of some things even if you don’t say anything, and I think you should also understand the things that I’m not saying. We haven’t had much contact all these years, so I don’t think anyone would believe that we hold any affection toward each other. Therefore, let’s not talk about it. I initially wanted

want to help me, just say so. Do you have to say such awful things