Sophia’s performance was impeccable today. The Third and Fourth Constance Families usually didn’t interact much with the Main Constance Family, yet now they were now looking at Sophia with rare smiles.
Upon receiving the second piece of cake, Sophia passed it to Isabelle.
Her explanation was that Isabelle was a guest who should be served first.
With an innocent smile on her face, Sophia put the plate of cake in Isabelle’s hands and added, “If you are free, come here often to accompany Mother. She likes you.”
These words were equivalent to a slap across Mrs. Constance’s face, which sounded unpleasant to Isabelle at the same time.
Looking at Sophia acting all innocent, John almost wanted to give her a standing ovation.
Had he not known of her stellar acting skills, he would have believed that Sophia had no idea of the relationship between him and Isabelle.
Although Isabelle looked a little pale, she still smiled and thanked Sophia.
The remaining plates of cake were then passed out in order.
The atmosphere in the dining hall was unusually joyous.
At first, everyone just wanted to go through the motions of a birthday celebration, but now every single one of them was immersed in the joy of eating their cake.
While enjoying her cake, Old Mrs. Constance casually mentioned the company’s affairs.
Naturally, she also talked about the collaboration with the Bailey Family.
It was clear that Old Mrs. Constance considered the Bailey Family as a partner of the company and refused to mention their past friendship.
Aware of her intention, Isabelle didn’t utter a word unless she was spoken to.
It finally dawned on her that her presence here only brought shame upon herself.
Old Mrs. Constance walked over to sit on the bed. Drawing a deep breath, she nodded. “Thank you for what you did today.”
There’s nothing to thank me for. After all, I’m paid for my performance with John.
It’s not like I did all that for nothing.
Old Mrs. Constance looked at Sophia. “You are a good girl. You were really wronged when you were living here before.”
Putting on a smile, Sophia sat down in a chair by the bedside. “It’s alright. John gave me a lot of money for the divorce. I suppose it’s worth all my sufferings in the past.”
That miserable life only lasted less than a year. I guess it’s worth it in exchange for living the rest of my life worry-free.
After thinking for a moment, Old Mrs. Constance opened the drawer under the bedside table and took out a jewelry box from it. “Here’s a little something for you. You have married into our family for almost a year, yet I haven’t given you any gifts. Consider this my compensation for you.”
However, Sophia waved a hand without looking at what it was. “No need. I don’t want it. John has already given me a lot in the past. Although I’m poor and my identity is incomparable to yours, I’m not that greedy. If you’re afraid that I’ll talk nonsense and ruin John’s reputation in the future, you can rest assured that I’ll do what I promised him.”
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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...