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."

and Sophia instinctively followed,

thing to help out. Just sit tight and keep our guest

Brandon with a smile, "Have a

that, he disappeared into the kitchen, leaving the two young people

the other side, the spacious living room only

a newspaper from the rack next to him, calm and focused,

of the couch, her gaze falling on the

couch, the two sat at opposite

seeing Sophia looking quietly at her, grew curious. Her rocking horse came to a halt,

and opened her arms, "Come here

lifted her onto her lap and picked up

little girl warmed up and began eagerly discussing the stories

patiently, offering praise that made the little

them,

turned her head in confusion, their eyes unexpectedly meeting, and she saw the surprise on his face. Her smile stiffened slightly, and her embrace around the little

his attention shifting back to the

at those two; his brows unwittingly furrowed, not able to understand the strange atmosphere

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

the living room, "Maybe there are not

there's supposed to be easy to bring up

get more in touch." Then she called for those two from

she continued with fetching the

held before had already left her and ran toward

two held the dishes and placed them on the table. They didn't