The Returning EX (John and Sophia) novel Chapter 686

She looked like a completely different person, like she was a healthier and younger version of herself. Ignoring John’s reaction, she went to put her shopping bags on the coffee table. Obviously, they went to the mall and got a lot of snacks. Matilda picked a couple and handed it to Sophia and Ms. Cannon. “Here. I think these are fine.”

John smiled. “I tried to call you ladies.”

Matilda grunted. “Really? I didn’t hear it.”

John didn’t mind her remark. “So you ladies had dinner? What did you have?”

Ms. Cannon answered, “Barbecue. It was delicious.”

John nodded at them. “I’ll get delivery then.” Then, he took his phone out and told Matilda, “You look great today. A lot better than how you used to be.”

Matilda was caught by surprise, and she was going to smile, but she stopped herself in time. “I’ve always looked good,” she huffed.

John looked at Matilda and Sophia before turning to Ms. Cannon. However, Ms. Cannon went to the kitchen and loaded the fridge with the things they bought, and she didn’t look at him. Thus, John looked away and called for his delivery before looking at Sophia. She didn’t even look at him after coming back, and her expression was gloomy all the while. Since he was sitting on the sofa, she went to the hanging chair with her pack of snacks in hand.

A short while later, John asked, “Where did you ladies go? The mall?” Nobody answered, but John expected this, so he didn’t feel awkward. All he did was smile and keep silent after that.

Sophia had some snacks before going upstairs, and after she was gone, John hurriedly asked Matilda. “What happened? What did you guys talk about?”

Matilda let out a sigh and sat beside her. “Calm down. You can’t change the past, and you aren’t going to abort the baby because of this either, are you? If you can’t change it, why don’t you accept it?”

Sophia pouted. “He’s your son. Of course you’re helping him.”

Matilda’s eyes widened in shock. “Didn’t I defend you when we had dinner earlier? Did you forget about it?”

Sophia looked at her through the corner of her eyes. “Look at what your son did. If it weren’t for this, he might already be dating Isabelle right now.”

Matilda gasped. “Why are you mentioning her? Let’s not bring an outsider into this. I admit I was bad at recognizing people for who they are, and I wanted John to date her because she comes from a good family, so she can help his career, but now I know she’s just a scheming wench. I’m already helping you, aren’t I? If you’re going to dwell on the past, then I’ll have to do the same.”