Sophia didn’t mention a single word about John having gone for such a long time, merely murmuring an acknowledgment before saying, “I was bored, so I came out.”
John took the Band-Aid from her hand and crouched. Her evening gown was very long and covered her feet, so he lifted the hem before taking one of her feet. Sophia then twitched slightly since it tickled a little, but John immediately ordered, “Don’t move. Just let me put this on.”
Tilting her head, Sophia looked at Isabelle who stood a near distance away. However, Isabelle only had eyes for John. She seemed to be showing some emotion on her face, but her face was concealed in darkness since her back was to the streetlight nearby. The corners of Sophia’s mouth lifted. With her gaze remaining fixed on Isabelle, she directed her words to John, saying, “Keep your touch light. It hurts.”
If it were during the usual times, he probably would have ignored her, but on this day, he actually murmured an acquiescence. It’s telling that he’s feeling a touch guilty. But honestly speaking, while I had no way to keep track of the time, it indeed felt that he only came looking for me after an interminable time, so he must have chatted very long with Isabelle. Therefore, he should be feeling guilty.
John put the Aid-Band on her. Although only one of her heels was abraded and the other was fine, he still took out the Band-Aid in his pocket and put it on her other heel as well. Then, he carefully slipped her shoes back on her feet.
Sophia’s eyes never left Isabelle, so she finally saw her expression clearly when Isabelle involuntarily took two steps toward her the moment John helped her with her shoes. The incredulity and disbelief in Isabelle’s eyes had her feeling instantly gratified. Nice! I think the victory is again mine this round!
After helping her put her shoes on, John straightened the hem of her gown. He stood up, then he said, “Stand up and try walking for a bit to see whether it still hurts.”
Lifting her hand, Sophia grabbed his arm and stood up before taking two steps. “It’s much better.” Then, she even smiled and thanked him. His expression was rather grim, but she was elated because she knew exactly what to do to make him feel wretched. He isn’t an unconscionable person; he just doesn’t love me. Now that he’s obviously in the wrong, he’ll feel all the more remorseful the more magnanimous I am.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Returning EX (John and Sophia)
So what happens to Ian and Cindy. Is she/ or does she get pregnant? Do they go back to the city and Ian works with Logan? Does Aurora stay in the entertainment industry or return with Ian? Terrible ending, who cares if Aurora was drinking/drunk with colleagues. What happened with Ian and Cindy?!...
Get rid of Gary. Apparently Cindy is too dumb to figure out his motives 😡...
Why are you trying to break them up when they just got together and are a loving couple. Let them stay close and move back to their true friends, Logan, Lola, John and Sophia!...
Sure hope Ian pulls his head out of his behind and works this out with Cindy. His brother needs him at the company and neither one of them truly like the celebrity life. Sophia and Lola will love her …....
I can’t wait for John to take down the Bailey’s including Isabelle so he, Sophia, William and Matilda can live in peace. Introduce Yolanda to Richard so they are out of the picture....
Ugh, don’t break up Sophia and John… they belong together and Sophia is just stubborn for no reason...
Sophia lives John, he just needs to tell her he loves her and get on with their life and family. Too much interference from others....
Sophia is so stupid....
John needs to man up, tell his mother and Isabelle to take a flying leap and confess to Sophia that he made a horrible mistake in divorcing her. This story is taking too long and once again, the bitches are looking like they are on the right side. Awful...