Chapter 165
Sophia quietly met his gaze, staying silent.
She had no clue how much he’d heard or which words had set him off.
“Why don’t you speak up when they treat you like that?”
After what felt like forever, Brandon finally broke the silence, his voice cool as ice.
“Do you really not know, or is it because you never cared?” Sophia softly retorted, locking eyes with him, “That time you and your dad were talking about Yolanda in the study, he said you screwed up by drinking too much and should’ve never gone to that damn reunion. You let that woman take advantage of the situation.”
Sophia’s voice briefly faltered, as she looked at him, “That ‘woman’ he mentioned was me. A woman he wouldn’t even bother to call by name, do you think he’d ever give me the respect I deserve?”
Brandon frowned, about to speak, but Sophia cut him off, “Even if that was the first time he showed that attitude towards me in front of you, did you ever give me a chance to speak up?”
“You’re always busy, at work or otherwise,” Sophia continued, her tone still calm and measured, “Every time I psych myself up and muster the courage to talk to you, you’re either on a call or buried in emails. Then off you go, back to work. You’ve always got endless work and calls to take. Do you have any idea how long it takes for me to gear myself up, the courage I need to find just to talk to you?”
Brandon’s brow furrowed deeper, seemingly puzzled as to why she needed to prep herself to talk to him.
“Brandon.” Sophia looked into his eyes, “It’s not just your employees who are afraid of you, I am too. You’re always composed, calm, meticulous, restrained. You have so many good qualities, they make you unbeatable, but it’s this same you that I can’t feel a hint of normal human warmth from.”
terrified of saying or doing the wrong thing. I don’t know how to get close to you, and you’ve never signaled that
and wife, not even close
you learned to care about me, I couldn’t help but tread lightly, carefully considering my words and actions. I’d agonize over whether you’d
to you about it, you’d be either taking a call or checking emails. You never hung up the phone or shut down your computer to let me finish. Your work always came first, even while waiting for
it, I’ve got no energy left to fuss over it because, by then, I was ready to leave. I
started to unravel, her voice losing its usual calm and her eyes
at Don’s gathering when she found out he was the client behind
cheeks. He reached out to wipe them
Sophia choked out, pushing him away, “Everyone says you’re good to me,
from them either. They always act so high and mighty, like I’m so lucky to have married into your family.”
paid the price already. Can’t you and your family just let me be, stop haunting me? I can take good care of myself; Ihave no emotional needs from you anymore. Can we just be strangers, just strangers,
silencing her sobs and breakdown.
him, letting out her frustration.
firmly cradling the back of her head, pinning her against the car seat, kissing
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under the heat of
away, but she didn’t kiss back, just letting her tears
slowed down.
holding her tightly, forehead resting against hers, their breath
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In Chatper 165 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 165 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chatper 165 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chatper 165
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chatper 165