The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Chapter 186

Eventually, Sophia realized she had had too much to drink, so she waved her hand to stop herself from drinking. “Hold on, I think I had too much to drink.”

“Indeed.” Ian nodded, for it was never a good thing to have drunk too much while not at home.

Sophia was struggling to get up on her feet. “I have to go home now, as it’s not safe for me to stay here after drinking so much.”

“Let me send you home.” Up he stood to help support Sophia while wearing a smile.

Sophia lifted her gaze to look at Ian while she nodded. “Alright, but you have to be quick, as it would be troublesome if I run into some bad guys.”

She’s quite careful despite her wobbly steps, Ian figured as he helped her out with his guitar in hand.

Upon boarding his car, Sophia fell asleep while leaning against the back of her seat with her face flushed. Ian was a little baffled by how she trusted him with her secrets and having drunk so much in his presence. Never once did it cross her mind that he might be up to no good, or what she should do if he happened to have bad intentions. Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

After starting the car engine, Ian drove to her house. They arrived at their destination in the dark of night, but John had yet to go to bed as he sat on the sofa while flipping through the channels. Upset as

he was, John was constantly checking the time. As time passed, his patience wore thin. Finally, he heard the sounds of a car and saw a flash of light outside the house, which prompted him to shoot up from his seat. Ian’s car was parked in front of the yard, whereas Sophia was sleeping so soundly that Ian failed to wake her even after repeatedly calling out to her. The situation left him without an option other than to carry her out of the car.

It was his first time holding a woman, and her body felt as light as a feather to him. Ian lowered his gaze to look at Sophia as he figured that she would be in so much trouble if someone sneaky saw her while in such an unguarded state.

As soon as Ian stepped into the yard with Sophia in his hand, John stepped out of the house while wearing a gloomy expression and said immediately, “Let me hold her.”

“After we get inside.” Ian didn’t let go as he bypassed John to enter the house. It was his first time in her house, and he had to admit that the decor exuded a sense of warmth.

Meanwhile, John approached him to take over the task of carrying Sophia without as much a word, then said while walking upstairs, “Please lock the doors for me when you leave, the front gates as well.”

Before he left, Ian remained at his spot as he watched John’s figure vanish into the corner with Sophia in his arms, whereas John would drop her onto the bed as soon as he entered her room.

Amazingly, the drop didn’t wake Sophia as her body bounced on the bed. Uttering some murmur, she then flipped herself over in her sleep while still reeking of alcohol. John wanted to leave, but stopped in his tracks after taking a few steps, as he was a clean freak who had a hard time bearing such a sight.

After some inner strife, he turned around to prop her up on the bed while trying to wake her. “Wake up. Take off your clothes.”

It would take a miracle to wake her, as she continued to sleep soundly. He thus took a deep breath before removing her clothes by himself, then walked up to the cabinet to retrieve her pajamas, only to be confronted by the sight of her spreading out on the bed when he returned. Feelings of resignation stirred within him as he turned to fill up the bathtub with water.

He stood by the tub to watch the water level rise while pondering on his reason for doing that. Logically, he knew he should’ve left her for dead, but regardless of what he thought he ought to do, he filled up the tub before putting her into the tub just like that without even removing her underwear.

After entering the water, Sophia finally came to her senses as she opened her eyes groggily. “It’s you… Does this mean I’m home?”

At least she managed to recognize me, John thought in frustration before replying, “Yes, you’re home, and I will once again be at your service.”

Sophia closed her eyes as she smiled absentmindedly. “That would be great.”

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