Chapter 5
Sophia didn’t have some kind of super memory. It was just that Laura had always had it in for her since she was a kid. Laura’s favorite line was, “If your dad hadn’t picked you up, you’d have starved to death by now. We’ve fed you, housed you, sent you to school How have we ever wronged you? Is it too much to ask for a little help around the house?”
With that kind of nagging in her ear day in and day out, it would’ve been tough for her not to take notice.
She used to get really upset about it when she was little, not understanding why she wasn’t like everyone else, why she didn’t have parents who doted on her But now that she had grown up, she had come to terms with it. Maybe some folks were just dealt a thinner deck when it comes to kin-whether it was parents, kids, or even spouses. They were just not meant to stick around long, and it seemed she was fated to go it alone in this life
Lucky for her her dad, Haley Yearwood, had always been decent to her
He was the one who found her, and the first person she saw when she came to after passing out with a high fever.
Sophia couldn’t really remember what went down back then, but she had this fuzzy memory of being alone out in the middle of nowhere for a long time, freezing cold and starving, scared out of her wits every day So when she woke up to Haley holding and comforting her she felt this deep sense of kinship and a bit of fear. She clung to Haley and wouldn’t let go. When they couldn’t find her family. Haley felt sorry for her and decided to keep her and adopt her.
Truth be told, their family wasn’t in the best position to take in another mouth to feed, and Laura certainly wasn’t keen on looking after someone else. But she couldn’t win against Haley’s resolve and ended up having to keep Sophia.
Haley had been a pushover his whole life, except for the one time he put his foot down about keeping her. Even though he wasn’t able to provide the kind of care and protection a father should, given his constant work outside, Sophia still had a lot of respect and gratitude for Haley.
She had come back this time just to see Haley before she went abroad, knowing it wouldn’t be as easy to return once she left the country.
Laura, not getting a response from Sophia, had escalated to throwing a fit outside, banging pots and pans around.
What’s going on now? Haley’s voice came from outside the door.
Your precious daughter that we picked up! Do you have any idea how hard it’s been for us to raise her all these years? If not for us, who knows, she might be still grafting away on some assembly line. And would she have had the chance to marry into a family like Brandon’s? Look at her now, acting all high and mighty, too good for her own folks. What’s wrong with helping out the family now that she’s made something of herself?”
Haley’s voice perked up with surprise, “Sophia’s back?”
As his voice trailed off, there was a knock at the door.
Sophia went to open it and saw Haley standing there.
“Dad, she said softly
Haley stepped in, lowering his voice, “Don’t mind your mom. She’s all talk.”
Sophia nodded slightly, “Mhm.”
Haley asked, “What brings you back all of a sudden? Where’s Brandon?”
Sophia hesitated, then came clean, “We got divorced.”
Divorced? Haley’s expression turned serious, “Why?”
Sophia simply said, “We weren’t right for each other.”
Haley frowned, ‘Is it because of your mom and brother?”
Sopha shook her head, “Just tell them not to bother hirn anymore.”
Haley looked hesitant. It wasn’t that he wanted to go, but he couldn’t convince Laura and Aaron: Laura called the shots
Sophia understood his predicament and smiled, “Don’t worry, I’ll talk to them. I just came to see you today I’ve been accepted into a graduate program abroad and I’m leaving tomorrow. It’s a two-year program and I probably won’t be able to visit often, so take care of yourself’
She took out a bank card from her purse, There’s some money on this card. Keep it for now and let me know if you need more.”
Haley quickly tried to give it back, “You’ll need the money abroad. Keep it, I have enough”
“No, I’m good, Sophia insisted, pushing the card back into his hand.
felt a sudden pang of sadness, “Why are you leaving so suddenly?
a change of scenery, to see the world a bit. Don’t worry, two years will fly by. Sophia reassured him, and seeing Haley still looking worried, she added, Besides, the School of Architecture I got
seemed to cheer Haley up, his pride mixed with relief, “That’s great. I always knew you’d go
Sophia smiled.
called out, and as the words fell, a two-year-old girl had already
“Betty, did you have fun out with
nodded vigorously, turning to look at her mother, Barbara Yearwood, who had followed her
school sweetheart, and they got married a
to sales director, raking in a hefty annual salary. All her earnings, though, were poured into
to mind that Aaron wasn’t working or taking care of the kid, and she
what spell her brother had cast on Barbara to make her so willing to support him for years on end. If she had to break it down,
when Barbara caught Sophia’s gaze, she politely greeted her.
to the little tyke snuggled
“If you love kids so much, you better hurry up and have your own. Otherwise, when he finds someone else to have kids with, you’ll be the
that, she couldn’t help but mutter, “I have no clue what you were thinking back then. So young, yet couldn’t even keep a baby. If you had that kid, we wouldn’t have to grovel and
expression faded a bit, and looking up at her, she said, “Mom, I’ve already divorced Brandon.
were both taken aback,
flight that evening and needed to pack her bags. After bidding Barbara and Haley goodbye, the
still trying to process
real? How
“Yes, it’s true.
“Where is
“She said she’s going back to school
he couldn’t keep things to himself and was worried, so he headed to Brandon’s company
he went straight to the front desk girl. “I’m here to see
him, “Hello, do you have
Why
with that he headed for
to stop him. “Sir. I’m sorry, I need to confirm with Mr. Crawley’s office
security quickly stepped forward to stop him, Sir, I’m sorry, you need an appointment to enter the company. Please
he s my brother-in-law,
continue his way, but the security couldn’t let him go.
he asked as he
greeted him respectfully. “This gentleman claims to be Mr. Crawley’s
to see him.”
skeptically, not seeing any
could tell what
If you don’t believe me, go ask
Kent thought for a moment, then told the security,
Security let him through
pointed to himself, “I told you Mr. Crawley is my brother-in-law
to the CEO’s office on the
outside for a moment, I’ll
office, Kent whispered instructions and then knocked on Brandon’s office door, “Mr.
Brandon’s deep voice came
to speak, when Aaron pushed the door wider from behind him and
you
Kent was speechless.
Brandon glanced at him.
suddenly felt a chill down his spine, “Mr. Yearwood came in
waved has hand dismissively.
deal with you two? How come you’re suddenly
hand pause on
expression remained calm. He looked at Amron. ‘Do you need
Read The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chapter 5
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The Read when his eyes opened series by Novelxo.com has been updated to chapter Chapter 5 .
In Chapter 5 of the when his eyes opened series, Sophia Yearwood visits her husband Brandon Crawley's office for the first time after two years of marriage. While waiting for him, she observes the dynamics in the office, including the presence of a girl named Hannah. Later, Sophia hands Brandon a file from his mother and casually mentions his mom's request. Despite the facade of a successful marriage, Sophia is secretly contemplating divorce due to Brandon's lack of love. They have a routine lunch together, revealing the cold and focused nature of Brandon's personality. Sophia envies the intimacy of other couples and decides to ask for a divorce that night after a passionate encounter with Brandon. Brandon surprisingly agrees calmly, and the next morning, Sophia leaves their home, leaving the signed divorce papers behind. Brandon, seemingly unaffected during a meeting, abruptly leaves, leaving his colleagues confused about his sudden change in demeanor...... Will this Chapter 5 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 5 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chapter 5
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 5