There wasn't anyone else in the designated elevator, so it was just the two of them. As they were waiting for the elevator to reach its destination, Lucy spoke up. "Do you have any appointments this afternoon? If not, we can have lunch together."
Without another thought, Cindy replied, "I'm busy this afternoon. Maybe next time."
Cindy didn't know if Lucy had realized that she was just making excuses. Either way, Lucy smiled and gave a simple response.
After the elevator doors opened, Cindy was the first to go out. She didn't bid Lucy goodbye, heading straight toward her office.
When Cindy arrived at the office entrance, she noticed that Serena was already there. She glanced at the time and saw that it was almost working hours, so it was reasonable that Serena would be present.
As Serena turned and caught sight of Cindy, she nodded at the latter. However, she also saw Lucy walking behind Cindy.
Lucy looked at Serena, then raised her hand to wave in greeting.
Serena responded in kind. Then, when she looked at Cindy, her expression turned into that of exasperation. Cindy went back to her seat. Soon, Serena walked over to her. "Did you bump into her this morning?"
Cindy knew what Serena was trying to ask about, so she nodded. "Met her at the entrance of the building."
Serena smiled. "You poor thing."
Cindy smiled helplessly as well. "I know, right?"
She had declined Lucy's invitation today, and she had no idea when Lucy would ask her for a meal together next time. It would seem cruel of her if she kept declining, so she would have to agree eventually.
When Cindy thought of that, she felt a little troubled. If she agreed and went, she wouldn't know what to do if Lucy bombarded her with questions.
Cindy didn't dare think about it. She was especially amazed by Lucy for being able to go so far on her own. It was quite a feat indeed. Either way, Cindy would never embarrass herself the way Lucy did.
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...