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."

turned to leave, and Sophia instinctively followed,

guest; no such thing to help out.

glanced at Brandon with a smile, "Have a

the

the other side, the spacious living room only

through a newspaper from the rack

down on the other end of the couch, her gaze falling

couch, the two sat at opposite

rocking horse came to a halt, and she

arms, "Come

nestled into Sophia's arms. Sophia lifted her onto her lap and

eagerly discussing the stories on the pages with Sophia, occasionally glancing up

offering praise

glanced over at them, his expression momentarily

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

out of it, his attention shifting back to

two; his brows unwittingly furrowed, not

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

living room, "Maybe there are not many topics to

age; there's supposed to be easy to bring up any topic,"

they get more in touch." Then

she continued with fetching

help. The little girl Sophia held before had already left her

these two held the dishes and placed them on the table. They didn't deliberately distanced themselves