The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Chapter 1088

It was rumored that Lady Jennifer went to the office, crying and begging Dylan not to stay away from home,

imploring him to return for meals and stay the night as usual. It seemed that he indeed went home these few days,

but he always returned home very late, nearing midnight in fact. He would then spend the night before leaving

early the next morning.

Dylan sat down beside Lola. At this, Logan shifted his gaze between them both. For some reason, Old Mrs.

Constance’s remark earlier came to mind. On a closer look, the two of them truly make quite a good match. A hint

of unease rose within him, but he couldn’t figure out exactly why he was feeling discomfited.

While they were eating, William asked whether Owen was at home. Dylan pursed his lips. “No idea. I came here

straight away.”

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Judging from his answer, he probably came back earlier today yet didn’t want to go home. Thus, he came over

here to have dinner with us. William sighed, but he couldn’t say anything to persuade him otherwise. He’s actually a

very obedient child, so he must have been bottling his dissatisfactions for too long a time considering the

magnitude of the fit he’s throwing now.

During dinner, Dylan didn’t even look at Sophia, his gaze seemingly never leaving the immediate area before him.

Ignorant to the chaotic state of affairs, Logan inquired about William’s work. Then, he even surreptitiously asked

Dylan whether he had a girlfriend. Everything was fine before this, but the moment his question was heard, the

atmosphere at the dinner table turned tense.

Dylan stilled at once. A brief second later, he replied, “No.”

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those who were in the know changed several times. Looks like Owen didn’t

manage to convince him otherwise, they thought.

Murmuring an acknowledgment, Logan nodded. Subsequently, he said nothing further, instantly plunging the dinner

table into silence.

A few seconds later, Matilda chuckled

Looking at Lola, she changed the subject. “Why did you resign? Generally speaking, it’s rare that someone in your

profession would leave the job.” Lola nodded. “I was injured previously. It happened a few times during the past few

years in my line of duty, so my family objected out of worry.” “It must have been difficult for you as a girl,” Matilda

lamented when she heard her reply. Chortling, Lola answered, “Actually, it wasn’t so bad. Many of the male

colleagues in my team risked life and limb, pushing their families to the back of their mind for the sake of the

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greater good. Compared to them, I feel as though I’m a deserter.” Beside her, Sophia shook her head. “That’s not

true. You’ve already done your best, but sometimes, there are just too many things to consider. After all, everyone

has parents and siblings, so one can’t wholly ignore those people’s feelings.” Lola nodded. “My father persuaded

me multiple times.

In the beginning, I demurred, but he almost went to his knees later.” Her voice had turned gruff at this point.

Inhaling deeply, she then continued, “I was injured during a mission back then, and I almost didn’t survive. At that

time, my grandmother couldn’t take the news, and she collapsed. My father said that her heart would definitely

give out if something were to happen to me. Then, he asserted that he, too, wouldn’t be able to take it if he were to

lose two people at the same time, both the young and the old.” When Old Mrs. Constance heard this, her

expression turned poignant as well. “Your father’s view wasn’t exactly wrong. After all, one would have to make

different choices upon attaining a certain age.” After saying that, she then asked Lola what she was currently doing