Chapter 246

"Done."

Having double-checked the knot he just tied won't come undone, Brandon

murmured, lifting his head to see Sophia gazing at him with a complex look in her eyes.

Their gazes locked, and he couldn't help but look back at her. When their eyes met, a flicker of awkwardness crossed Sophia's face. She looked away.

"Thanks."

She whispered her gratitude, turning to leave, when suddenly her arm was caught.

Brandon's grip was gentle, just a light hold. Sophia had to stop in her tracks, but she didn't turn around.

She knew what this gesture from Brandon meant.

Since last night's fling, they hadn't talked about it directly, both tacitly avoiding the topic. As adults fully capable of taking responsibility for their actions, they were well aware of what they were doing.

Not bringing it up didn't stem from an inability to face it, but from a clear understanding that this lapse of control shouldn't have happened, yet they chose to let it slide.

didn't you

looking at her profile, asked

pressed her lips slightly, finding the

the end of

addicted to a man's

Sophia still spit it

he hadn't anticipated such

have the guts to look back at him,

Brandon's voice dropped a few degrees colder as he asked. Sophia's gaze faltered for

pressed on, "An indulgence

a moment of hesitation, Sophia turned to face him

A spot-on summary.

cracked a smile, then quickly let it fade, "Sophia, you like my

it, speaking softly, "I guess no woman

waste it," Brandon

Instinctively, Sophia stepped back.

presence of his tall figure made

seemed oblivious to her panic, stepping even closer. She had no choice but to keep retreating until her back was up against the cold wall. Sophia had to stop, looking

his gaze slowly moving to her

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