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.

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

have done if Brandon

felt an overwhelming sense of calm.

of making people

this gratitude only seemed to feed a growing sense of

a loss about how to

her thanks, he simply responded with a nonchalant “No worries.”

get your food. Rest up and don’t wander off,” he

gently,

closing the door of the hospital room behind

listened to his footsteps fading away, remaining seated

in a private room, which was very quiet.

down on her conflicted emotions even more.

on the bed, recalling Brandon’s surprised look when he saw the hospital

Brandon to see that document.

to

social media, she had breathed a sigh of

hadn’t

girl’s clothes, gripping it tightly in her hands as tears began to

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

feeling lost and self-loathing. She just couldn’t maintain the peace of mind she’d had over the

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