Chapter 153
Sophia was just chilling at the top of the stairs, one hand on her knee, the other patting her chest, huffing and puffing like she’d run a marathon. Her face was all flushed, her hair a bit of a mess, and you could see a layer of fine sweat beading on her forehead.
She caught Brandon’s eye and felt a bit embarrassed.
“Today’s the grand opening of the new company, and everyone’s buzzing with excitement. Why don’t you come and celebrate with us?” she said awkwardly. “Honestly, people love it when the boss lets loose and hangs with the crew. Makes you feel less like the big man upstairs, you know?”
Brandon glanced at her still-thumping chest, then at her damp, rosy cheeks, before his gaze settled into her eyes. “Did you specifically come looking for me?”
The word “specifically” hung in the air between Sophia and Brandon, loaded with unspoken meaning, given their complicated relationship.
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She hadn’t thought it through his solitary silhouette had just popped into her head, and on a whim, she’d dashed up to find him. “Not really,” Sophia replied, her cheeks coloring. “It’s just everyone’s heading out to party, and it seemed like a bummer for the big boss to be missing out.”
She glanced at the now-deserted office, then back at him. “You’re here burning the midnight oil all by yourself. If work’s not screaming for attention, why not take a break? Don’t push yourself too hard.”
Kent looked over at Sophia, a tad surprised.
Her casual concern for Brandon was kind of sweet and unexpected.
Brandon threw him a glance.
Kent, taking the hint, quickly made his exit. “I’ll leave you two to chat. Mr. Dempsey’s waiting for me to join the celebration. I’ll head over so no one’s kept waiting.”
With that, he bolted.
Brandon’s eyes lingered on the sweat on Sophia’s forehead, and he casually grabbed some tissues from a nearby desk, walking over to her.
Standing in front of her, he reached out with the tissue towards her forehead. “Did you take the stairs?”
“Yeah, the elevator was out of service,” Sophia replied, taking the tissue from him with an awkward smile. “I’ve got it.”
He gave
her a look but didn’t fight her for it, handing over the tissue.
After drying off, Sophia turned to him again. “So, you coming?”
He nodded. “Sure, why not?”
A smile flickered across her face, and a hint of one appeared in his eyes too.
“Let’s go,” he said, and they headed down together.
Don had texted Sophia the details for the get-together.
He’d booked a rooftop farm with its own BBQ and bonfire setup.
By the time Sophia and Brandon arrived, everyone was already in full swing some prepping the food, others manning the grills, chatting and laughing in little clusters.
Brandon’s entrance caused a momentary freeze, everyone suddenly self-conscious.
Sophia, all smiles and warmth, called out/”Keep the fun rolling. Don’t mind us!”
eased the
for Brandon. “Want to grill
side by side with her at
Kent were also by the BBQ, skewers in hand. Seeing Sophia and Brandon together, Don couldn’t
actually up for this kind
a problem?” Brandon asked, skillfully laying the skewers
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saying, it’s good to relax every now and then, take
a plate of oysters and called Sophia over to help
gave her a passing glance.
“I’ll get back to it,” quickly dismissing the idea of Sophia joining her..
then back at Brandon. “I’m gonna go
pile of oysters and nodded. “Go
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else.
paused his grilling, clearly more interested in something or someone Don, aware Brandon wasn’t into these gatherings, nudged him. “Why force yourself if you’re not into it?” Brandon shot him a look. “It’s not
glanced towards
the chattering girls, Sophia’s serene presence stood out; not aloof
did he show much interest in BBQ. Social gatherings weren’t his thing.
work call came
from his call, everyone had dropped their tasks and was now dancing around the
for Sophia but didn’t spot her.
occasionally glancing at the lively crowd
her and stood by her side, picking up a
placing the skewer on the
surprise at his sudden appearance melted into ease as
the phone just moments before, obviously tangled up in work
Brandon nodded
she finally
scene,” Sophia admitted, too embarrassed to say she didn’t want to
be cool to just ditch him and let him waste his time
would be the last person to jump into a sing-and-dance
then looking over at the laughing and joking group, he turned to her,
but nodded, “Sure, why not?”
joined in, everyone did a double-take before Don let go of Cindy’s hand to
and Brandon joined
holding hands, hopping on one
felt a bit self-conscious at first but soon got swept up in
couldn’t help
slight smile at the corners of his mouth. He wasn’t laughing uproariously
to have a bit more youthful vigor under his cool
Brandon turned to look at her.
a light
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He smiled back.
stepped away from the group, the revelry was still in full swing, shifting from the campfire dance to a boisterous mix of
and were belting out tunes that were way off-key, filling
and Brandon sat down by the barbecue
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In Chatper 153 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 Chatper 153 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chatper 153 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
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