Sophia and Ian boarded the car together, while she threw him a question just when he was starting the car engine. “You and your brother don’t share the same mother, do you?”
Upon recollection, the relationship between Sean and Ian didn’t seem particularly amicable. Sean even tried to inquire about Ian’s relationship with John, which seemed to be out of caution rather than concern, nor did they give off a vibe that they shared the same mother. However, their age difference made it hard to believe that Sean was born from Ian’s stepmother.
Ian didn’t try to hide it from her, and opened up to her while he drove, “Sean was mothered by my father’s first wife, while my stepmother gave birth to Simon and Sally.”
The statement was followed by a self-deprecating laugh, while Sophia need not ask as he continued on, “Whereas I bring shame to the family, for my mother isn’t among the officially recognized wives of my father.”
Such a revelation startled Sophia, which caused her to inhale sharply as she thought to herself, Did he mean he is an illegitimate child?
The birth of an illegitimate child was commonplace among prestigious families, as it was far too easy for men—especially men of status—to cheat on their wives.
Even men of poor birth would think of having an affair, say less of rich men who would have women chasing after them. They had far more opportunities to have an affair even if they had no intention to, which made it highly probable for them to go for one.
Back when Sophia married into the Constance Family, she assumed that men in a family like theirs would have a hard time maintaining their fidelity. However, William seemed to be an exception. While the other members of the Constance Family were no concern of hers, William set a good example, which made her gradually forget about the truth of the matter.
Her heart skipped a beat upon hearing what Ian told her, and she was suddenly being reminded of the risks of marrying rich. It was fortunate of her that John seemed to have inherited qualities of his father, so he hadn’t stepped out of line by then.
“So your mother, she… Now…” Sophia licked her lips nervously as she tried to ask with much uncertainty, but Ian seemed to have caught on.
Comments
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...