Chapter 129

Sophia pursed her lips slightly, choosing not to speak.

After a while, Brandon heard a soft apology from her. “Sorry.”

“There’s no need to apologize,” Brandon said, looking at her. “You’re the one who has to go through childbirth, you have every right to make decisions. I just thought…”

He chuckled, letting the sentence trail off.

Sophia didn’t pick up the conversation, her hand fidgeting with the bedsheet, hesitating and conflicted, without looking at Brandon.

Brandon stuffed the hospital summary back into her bag and helped her get her phone out, handing it to her.

“Thanks.”

Sophia whispered her thanks.

Brandon let out a sigh, looking at her. “I’ll go grab some dinner for you, what are you in the mood for?”

“I’m easy,” Sophia replied softly, hesitating again as she looked at him, “Or you can go do your thing first. I’m feeling a lot better now. I can manage on my own.”

She then added, “Really, thank you for today.”

She was genuinely grateful and touched.

uncomfortable moments, Brandon’s sudden appearance was like a burst of relief. The moment she saw him, Sophia felt a lump in her throat and wanted to cry. All her discomfort and worries seemed to vanish, replaced by a sense of peace.

would have done if

Brandon’s presence, Sophia felt an overwhelming sense

had a way of making people feel incredibly safe.

a growing sense of guilt

at a loss about how to face

didn’t leave. To her thanks, he

Rest up and don’t wander off,” he said, his voice as calm as

gently,

left, closing the door of the hospital room behind him.

to his footsteps fading away, remaining seated on

in a private room, which

to press down on her conflicted emotions

clothes on the bed, recalling Brandon’s surprised

for Brandon

want to deceive Brandon.

declined to connect on social media, she had breathed

she hadn’t expected.

picked up the little girl’s clothes, gripping it tightly in her hands as tears began to fall

she cried, especially around Brandon-it seemed like her emotions were always

overwhelmed by guilt, or feeling lost and self-loathing. She just couldn’t maintain the peace of mind she’d had over the past

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