The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 106

Laura spotted Sophia too, who had cooled off a bit since yesterday but still looked a bit under the weather. That look of discomfort seemed to get shoved aside the moment she caught sight of Brandon by her side.

Sophia didn’t bother with hellos. She just strutted into the hospital room and called out “Dad” to Haley, who was busy scrolling on. his phone.

Haley froze, looking up in disbelief. Spotting Sophia, he lit up like a Christmas tree. “Sophia? Is that really you? When did you get

back?”

Dropping his phone, he struggled to sit up.

Sophia rushed over to keep him down. “Dad, you’re still hurt, stay put for now.”

Haley stopped squirming, lying back down with eyes brimming with tears. “When did you come back? Have you eaten?”

“Yep, had my meal already.” Sophia pulled up a chair to sit by the bed, eyeing Haley, “Got back last night.”

“That’s good, that’s great.” Haley got a bit misty-eyed and a tad sentimental, greedily taking in Sophia’s appearance, “You look like you’ve lost weight being out there.”

“Nah, I’ve actually gained a few pounds since heading overseas,” Sophia said, glancing at the bandaged head, “How are you. feeling now? Better?”

Haley nodded. “Yeah, much better. I’m feeling on top of the world.”

He tried to prove his point with a grin, but halfway through his smile twisted into a grimace as he agitated his wound, prompting Sophia to stop him. “Don’t move around too much.”

Before she could finish, Laura was already on the warpath, berating him. “What are you up to now, acting all reckless? Don’t you realize you’re still seriously injured?”

Knowing full well your dad’s condition, you still got him to laugh. Guess you don’t care

was loud and clear about her

peep, just worriedly glanced at Sophia, silently pleading for her not to argue with her

mom.

chose to stay silent, not wanting to put Haley in the

just observing from the sidelines, his gaze bouncing from Haley’s pleading

how many times do I have to remind

even peep

top, Sophia didn’t want to make things harder for him, so she said to Haley, “Dad, you should rest. I’ll go check out how the accident case is being handled with the traffic police.”

spared a glance back. “The hospital deposit ran out. They’re hounding for the bill to be topped up, so

up the bill from

followed her out.

this with you?” Brandon asked

pursed her lips a bit, then nodded gently. “That’s just

you’re always just

“But with my dad like this, if I pick a fight with her, who’s gonna end up in the ER from all the stress? Him, right?

this, she chuckled. “I only came back to see my dad, anyway.

her face softened Brandon’s indifferent gaze.

didn’t say anything, just lifted his hand and gently ruffled

memories from last night flashing back to her.

doors opened at

in, with Brandon following, and they went together to take care of the

traffic police, and she knew Brandon was busy. As they left the hospital, she turned to him. “Go ahead with your stuff. I’ll check on the accident case, no idea how long it’ll take.”