Chapter 182


    “Mom, Dad, what brings you?” Their visit was a surprise to John.


    “Your dad told me you took a day off because you’re feeling unwell, so I came to visit you as I worry


    about you.” Mrs. Constance looked at him. The doorbell also alerted Sophia of the arrival of guests, but


    she retreated into the kitchen as soon as she saw the couple.


    The house reminded Mrs. Constance of things that had gone awry, and a nce at Sophia’s direction


    triggered feelings of difort. While standing by the door, Mrs. Constance was reminded of when


    Sophia humiliated her in front of the maids, which she held a grudge against.


    Mrs. Constance scanned her surroundings after sitting down on the sofa alongside William. The decor


    on the first floor was not to John’s taste at all, so she asked him in a low voice, “Is this the house you


    gave her after your divorce?”


    Upon seeing him give a nod, she harrumphed as she thought, Sophia’s money situation sure took off


    after divorcing him! She made such a huge profit out of it! Even legal businesses wouldn’t make so


    much profit!


    William looked at John as he spoke. “Is the scandal the cause of your illness?”


    John wore a smile on his face. “No, it will take much more than that to falter me.”


    William nodded. “That’s fine, then. The incident shouldn’t have happened in the first ce, and it will


    never brew into anything of consequence as long as you’re innocent.”


    “Yeah. Infinity Group should be actively trying to create more havoc, but they have only a few more


    days to do so.” Such was John’s reply.


    William understood what John meant and said, “I got news that an auditing team was established, so I


    believe we will soon get results.”


    There was a smile on John’s face while he switched the topic. “Does Grandma have anything to say


    upon being told that you’reing over?”


    Upon hearing what her son said, Mrs. Constance’s expression froze. She recalled Old Mrs. Constance


    having told her to not provoke Sophia in any way so as to not create more burdens for John when the


    scandal was still a hot issue. While Mrs. Constance agreed to it, she did it with much reluctance.


    Meanwhile, Sophia wasying the dishes she prepared out on the table without a care in the ongoing


    conversation between the Constances, nor did she want to entertain them. The only exception would


    be William, whom she had no beef with as he never tried to humiliate her, which would consequently


    paint her in a negative light if she were to sulk at him. It was thus Sophia decided to walk over to the


    dining room after some mental strife. “Dinner’s ready, so you can eat now.” She wasn’t going to specify


    who she was addressing.


    The manner in which Sophia carried herself came as a surprise to John, who recognized that she was


    doing it for his sake. He stood up before extending an invitation to his parents, “I’m guessing you


    haven’t eaten, so why don’t we dine together? Sophia cooks well.”


    “No, I’m not hungry.” Mrs. Constance sulked. While she had wanted to spout even more vile words, she


    changed her mindst minute due to Old Mrs. Constance’s advice.


    William didn’t wish for his wife to make a scene, thus gave her a tug while trying to persuade her,


    ”Come on, let’s have some food. Do it for John if nothing else.”


    “You can go on your own, as I am not hungry at all. My presence might just be a nuisance to


    everybody.” The sulk on Mrs. Constance’s face remained.


    It was well-known among them that Mrs. Constance was ill-tempered and rash, so a meal with Sophia


    might very well trigger something, as Sophia was no longer the woman she used to be. She had


    be a cynic and rebel whom Mrs. Constance would never be able to tolerate, and William knew


    that as well. Thus, he cast John a nce as he said, “It’s alright. You should go eat if you have nothing


    else to do, while me and your mom will be taking our leave.”


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    As soon as William made his intentions clear, Sophia approached him without hesitation, all the while


    wearing a smile on her face. “Mr. Constance, have some food before you leave since I already spent


    the time to prepare them. You don’t need to be in such a hurry, seeing that night has fallen.”


    Her attitude came as a relief for William, but he waved his hand nheless. “It’s okay, as we do have


    matters to settle at home, so we will have to leave anyway. I’m sure there will be plenty of chances in


    the future for a meal together.”


    A giggle could be heard as Sophia went full on into people-pleasing mode. “Alright, I’ll take that as a


    promise, and will make sure to prepare the food you like when you do visit.”


    As if making a promise, William hummed in response before leaving alongside his wife. The both of


    them left after he reminded John to take good care of his health. The smile on Sophia’s face copsed


    as soon as they were out of sight as she left for the kitchen, while John turned to look at her, letting out


    a low chuckle before following suit.


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