Chapter 83

Daniel had already gotten used to Patricia’s thoughtful companionship, and even relied on her to the point where his initial intentions of a mutually beneficial relationship had evolved into genuine care. So, when he saw Brandon snub Patricia, his face turned stormy in an instant. “What’s with that attitude? Is that any way to treat your mom?”

Brandon spun around, glaring at him. “My mom’s been dead for ages.”

Patricia’s face stiffened.

Then Brandon turned to Patricia and Daniel. “Did you guys hit up Sophia the other day?”

Patricia’s spirit deflated. She had been warned by Brandon not to contact Sophia.

“Just ran into her at school and chit–chatted a bit, Patricia’s voice faded, even sounding a bit shaky.

“Just a chat?” Brandon’s lips curled up slightly, but he quickly composed himself and looked at her calmly, “Mrs. Crawley, I used to call you ‘mom‘ out of respect for your situation, but let’s get one thing straight. Just because you are my stepmother doesn’t mean you get to badmouth or meddle with my people. If there’s a next time, don’t expect me to hold back.”

Patricia’s face turned sour.

Daniel was also furning. “Brandon, what the hell are you blabbering about? Apologize to your mom, now”

“You too, Dad,” Brandon continued, “I hope I don’t have to stop calling you ‘dad after today!

Daniel was livid.

to bump into her that day. I thought it’d be nice to catch up over a meal. I didn’t realize Sophia was so against

her a glance. “Shut it!”

Daniel fell

always known Brandon as a self–disciplined and calm individual, always polite and composed. They were taken aback by his

door and, with their door ajar, had overheard the commotion. Curious, Louis opened the

and tried to play peacemaker with a chuckle.

to Brandon with a warm invitation. “Hey, little Crawley, come on over tonight. Martin has invited Yolanda over for dinner. You should join. It’s been a while

his gaze passing over

expressionless, yet his eyes

Brandon declined Louis’s offer. “Yolanda’s never

shifted at

kind of crap are

him, walked straight to the elevator, and with an impassive face, watched the varied expressions of

descended to the underground parking

in, buckled up, and amoothly

Not wanting Darcy to find out he was in Wye City, he had used Sophia as a cover. Though she was

Sophia’s eyes were filled with him, and they were considering whether to keep

in just a few short days, everything had changed, the past was the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255