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

thing to help out. Just sit tight and keep

with a smile, "Have a chat,

kitchen, leaving the two young people alone in the living

the other side, the spacious living room only contained

a newspaper from the

other end of the couch, her gaze falling on the

two sat at opposite

Her rocking horse came to a halt, and she slid off and ran towards Sophia, stopping just

arms,

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

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

offering praise that made the

glanced over at them, his

Brandon's gaze, Sophia turned her head in confusion, their eyes unexpectedly meeting, and she saw the surprise on

attention shifting

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

who was holding some dishes also, "Why are they

the two in the living room, "Maybe

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

was a bit deal, "It'll be better once they get more in touch." Then she called for those two from the dining area,

with fetching the dishes

stood up and went there to help. The little girl Sophia held

two held the dishes and placed them