The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 199

"Thanks for that, Mr. Gardner."

Sophia's voice was warm and gentle as she expressed her gratitude.

As her soft voice hit Brandon's ears, his thumb paused on the phone screen mid- scroll through his emails, then he casually continued as if nothing had happened.

Sophia didn't notice him. She followed Zachary into the house, handing over the health supplements she was carrying.

"Here, I brought some nourishing goodies for you and Mrs. Gardner."

"You showing up is plenty, why bother bringing gifts? Seriously."

Zachary playfully chastised her as he took the supplements from Sophia and ushered her inside. It was only when Sophia stepped into the living room that she noticed Brandon sitting on the couch, causing her to hesitate for a moment.

Thinking she was surprised to see a stranger in the house, Zachary explained with a smile, "We've got a guest today. I was just about to introduce you."

Zachary moved to stand between Brandon and Sophia.

"This here is the current CEO of the Starlight Group, Mr. Brandon Crawley." He said, gesturing towards Brandon before turning to introduce Sophia, "And this is Sophia Yearwood, one of my former students, fresh out of Apex Engineering University."

Brandon glanced at Sophia, his lips moving slightly, "Hello."

Sophia, a bit hesitant, returned the greeting, "Hi."

"No need for formalities between you youngsters." Zachary chuckled, "You guys chat for a bit; I'll go see if Jolin is done in the kitchen."

Sophia instinctively followed, "Maybe I can help

a guest; no such thing to help out. Just sit tight and keep our guest company

glanced at Brandon with a smile, "Have a

he disappeared into the kitchen, leaving the two young people alone in the living

by herself on the other

through a newspaper from the

of the couch, her gaze falling on the

long couch, the two sat at

the two adults, and then, seeing Sophia looking quietly at her, grew curious. Her rocking horse came to a halt, and she slid off

her arms, "Come here

little girl tentatively inched closer and slowly nestled into Sophia's arms. Sophia lifted her onto her lap and picked up a picture book

moment of shyness, the little girl warmed up and began eagerly discussing the

gently stroked her hair and listened patiently, offering praise that made the little girl even

glanced over at them, his expression

she saw

it, his attention shifting

at those two; his brows unwittingly furrowed, not able

couldn't help but nudge his wife, Jolin, who was holding

the two in the living

supposed to be easy to

didn't reckon it was a bit deal, "It'll be better once they get more in touch." Then she called

with fetching the dishes from the

up and went there to help. The little girl Sophia held before had already left her and ran toward the table. Sophia, too, walked in the

time, these two held the dishes and placed them on the table. They