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!”
demeanor and innocent charm quickly eased the tension,
for Brandon. “Want
at her and nodded, standing side by side with her at
were also by the BBQ, skewers in hand. Seeing Sophia and
you actually up for this kind
skillfully laying the skewers
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every now and then, take a
out of breath, set down a plate of oysters and called Sophia over to help clean them..
gave her a
back to it,” quickly dismissing
the busy oyster crew, then back at Brandon. “I’m
pile of oysters and nodded. “Go
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else.
into these gatherings, nudged him. “Why force yourself if you’re not into it?” Brandon shot him a
glanced towards Sophia again.
girls, Sophia’s serene presence stood out; not aloof or antisocial, just content
he show much interest in BBQ. Social gatherings weren’t his
work call came
call, everyone had dropped their tasks and was now
Sophia but didn’t spot her.
the oysters, absentmindedly grilling skewers, occasionally glancing at the lively
by her side,
asked, placing the skewer
sudden appearance melted into
you done with your call?” she asked, having spotted Brandon on the phone just moments before, obviously
Brandon nodded
over the charcoal, she finally turned to Sophia, “Why aren’t you
not really into that scene,” Sophia admitted, too embarrassed to say she didn’t want to leave Brandon
talked him into coming; it wouldn’t be cool to just ditch him and let him waste his time
the last person to jump into
and joking group, he turned to
a bit surprised but nodded,
in, everyone did a double-take before Don let go of Cindy’s hand
Brandon joined the hand-holding
dance, just a bunch of folks holding hands, hopping on one
self-conscious at first but soon got swept up
midst of the fun, she couldn’t help
calm, but there was a slight smile at the corners of his mouth. He wasn’t laughing uproariously like the others, but his eyes and expression were
to his usual serious and aloof demeanor, he seemed to have a bit more youthful vigor under his cool composure.
then, Brandon turned
a
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He smiled back.
swing, shifting from the campfire dance to a boisterous mix of
the party, had already grabbed mics and were belting out tunes that were way off-key, filling the farm air with their howls, but not dampening the
and Brandon sat down by the
Read The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chatper 153
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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.
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chatper 153
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chatper 153