The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Zack seemed a little stunned by Sophia’s words. She then burst into laughter as she explained, “I was just fooling around; you don’t have to take me so seriously.” To change the topic, she gestured toward him. “Come and eat with me.

You’ve had a lot to drink just now, and I’m sure you haven’t gotten much to eat.” She ordered a little too much, and she definitely wouldn’t be able to finish her food.

“Your stomach is weak, so you shouldn’t eat so much of these spicy foods,” he remarked as he glanced at the dishes on the table. He then looked at the time before he continued, “I’m not going to stay for food as I still have some documents to review. You know your ex-husband; he’d murder me if I ever neglected my work.”

Sophia only nodded. “Alright; you should head back to work, then. We can have a meal when you have the time; we haven’t eaten together in a while.”

“Sure,” he answered with a nod.

She didn’t see him out and instead sat down and continued to consume her meal slowly. Every now and then, she glanced at the other pill placed on the table from the side of her eye. Although the pill definitely eased a lot of her troubles, she couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy since this was her first time taking it.

Right then, her moving chopsticks came to a halt as she felt a sudden need to simply laugh at herself. I’ve never gotten pregnant although I didn’t use any contraceptives in the past.

I don’t think it’ll happen this time—I’m just being paranoid about it. She placed her chopsticks down once again as she felt her mood being impacted by all her thoughts.

got herself a canned drink, which felt cold against her skin, before heading over to the window and looking out. She had actually lost her appetite to eat. Looking out, there were only a few people left at the beach; they looked like they were out

ever since I came out here. Although there weren’t

for a little longer before she got herself changed

but it was the time of the night where the place was buzzing with activity, and it caught her eye as

corner.

little surprised, but he simply nodded

snacks, so she got herself some crisps and fruits. With her legs crossed, she glanced around the bar

guitar while he sang. It was a song with a foreign language, and

drinks arrived, she took a sip out of her glass of water. Right then, the singer’s eyes scanned the crowd, and their gazes met. With her hand holding onto the glass of water, she lifted it in a small gesture toward the singer, to which

her chair. Is this what it feels like being

of the guests at the bar were couples, but there were a few who came alone. She was no longer bothered by it as she ate two pieces

a person

bit once you’re done reviewing your documents.’ She attached a video of the singer performing the foreign song after she

Zack responded with a text. ‘You’re out again? That’s quick.’ She giggled. As she was in the mood to fool around, she replied, ‘I’m out to see if I can find myself a young man to spend the night with me.’ Even