The Returning EX (John and Sophia) novel Chapter 288

This topic was slightly sensitive, so John and Mrs. Constance kept their silence. Old Mrs. Constance and Old Mr. Constance had managed to stay together since they were young up until now. The relationship that they had wasn’t something that could be defined with a few words.

Old Mrs. Constance had been calm ever since Old Mr. Constance’s passing. Until now, she had never shown any ounce of sadness. However, it didn’t mean that the feelings weren’t there.

They all fell in silence after that. John didn’t feel like eating anymore after taking a few bites. Although the steak was done just right, he had already lost his appetite. There wasn’t really any difference between eating this and eating some snacks, for it didn’t feel like a proper meal anymore.

When John placed his cutleries down, Mrs. Constance got confused. “What’s wrong? You don’t like it?”

John wiped his mouth with a napkin. “No. I’m just not that hungry as I ate a lot for lunch at the company.”

Mrs. Constance didn’t think too much about it and got the maid to clean up the table. The trio continued sitting at the dining room while Old Mrs. Constance inquired whether John got along well with Sophia. Right after she finished, Mrs. Constance lowered her voice and said, “They’re divorced anyway. Getting along for a show should be enough. They won’t be together in the future after all, so it really doesn’t matter whether they get along well.”

Old Mrs. Constance gave Mrs. Constance a look, for she didn’t quite agree with what had been said. “Don’t butt in too much in John’s private matters. Also, I’m warning you, you’d better behave during Owen’s birthday. I don’t want you to bring outsiders over and make the situation awkward.”

“What do you mean outsiders? If I were to invite anyone, they would be close to us!” Mrs. Constance couldn’t help but falter. As expected, a heads up from Old Mrs. Constance was required.

Old Mrs. Constance’s facial expression didn’t look good. “I don’t care whether we’re close. This is our family’s matter, so I’m warning you not to bring any outsiders over.”

Old Mrs. Constance gave her a look, and Mrs. Constance immediately shut up. She didn’t know why Old Mrs. Constance would always lecture her every time she mentioned Sophia. The old woman wasn’t like this back then; she didn’t like Sophia last time as well.

John stood up at that. “Alright. I’ll be heading back now. I initially wanted to meet Dad so that we could talk about the weekly report, but it seems that it’s impossible for me to do so now. It’s okay. I can discuss it with him at the company tomorrow.”

“You’re leaving so soon? But you just got here! Why don’t you stay a little long to talk to us?” Mrs. Constance was reluctant to see him leave.

However, Old Mrs. Constance cut her off, “Go home and rest well. It’s not safe to drive home so late.”