The Returning EX (John and Sophia)

John placed his chopsticks down and looked at Sophia. His expression remained the same, almost as if whatever she just said didn’t affect him emotionally at all.

After she finished laughing to herself, she asked, “What’s wrong? Are you upset after hearing the truth?”

“Nope,” he answered, without batting an eye. “I’m quite pleased that you think that way. Otherwise, I’d feel sorry for having done you a disservice.”

The smile on her face gradually disappeared, and she glanced about her surroundings as if she didn’t know how to react to his words nor how to continue the conversation.

Studying the food in front of her—she barely ate anything—he asked, “You’re done? Are you full?”

In response, she placed her spoon down. “Yeah.”

Thus, he called for the check.

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that the man, who had secretly been taking pictures of them, had put his phone away.

To be honest, I don’t understand what’s the point of taking these photos. In the first place, drugging their opponents was a low blow. Seeing as we didn’t fall for their dirty trick, shouldn’t they keep to more honest means? Why do they have to go so far and bring it out to the open? Don’t they have any integrity?

After John paid the bill, Sophia stood up first. Then, she walked over to him and hugged his arm.

Lowering his gaze, he looked down at the hand on his arm. Two seconds later, he squeezed her hand, then he moved her arm away and entwined his fingers with hers.

nearly broke

John can

passed by the man who was secretly snapping photos of them, Sophia used her other hand and lightly

she pretended to be angry. “Why did you have to anger me on the

Then, he said in a neutral voice, “You can try if you

his tone leaned more toward

after leaving the restaurant, she didn’t let go of his hand. Rather, she held on even

smile on her face grew wider—she wanted to irritate and provoke him. Since he wants my help, he better not expect me to be obedient. In the past, I might have been easy-going and docile, but now, I have the divorce papers in my hand. Therefore, I’m not afraid of anything, nor do I

elevator, John finally spoke up, “Can you

“Huh? Let go? Why? Aren’t we still outside? As long as we’re outside, we’re

wanted to say something, but he

elevator. Their rooms were located in

elevator, she finally let go of him and turned to head toward her room without hesitation. She even waved her hand

of hers made everything just

long while before turning and returning to his room. His computer was still sitting on the desk, containing various

he stood by the window, looking outside. It was very hot outside. Therefore, it was very quiet—there was nobody at the beach during this

door and came inside, then he said shiftily, “Boss, have

it. Judging by Sophia’s attitude, she probably agreed to do it. Thus, he nodded slowly. “I guess

a long sigh of relief. “That’s great then. I like Sophia. Whenever I think of a different woman standing beside you,

met John’s gaze, he couldn’t finish his

the other hand, John asked expressionlessly. “Why do you like Sophia

Judging from John’s expression, it didn’t look like he was mocking him. Therefore, it

answered, “Sophia is easy to approach and has a good personality. More importantly,

then turned to look at his