Chapter 248

Sophia wasn't exactly thrilled about riding in Brandon's car.

They'd let loose way too much during that day and a half, and now being in a confined space with him was a bit too awkward for comfort.

"Mr. Dempsey, how about I hitch a ride with you?" Sophia caught Don just as he was about to get in his car, "It's the perfect chance to chat about the design proposal for the property project. We've gotta nail it down by tomorrow."

"Don's first reaction was to glance over at Brandon.

Brandon, who had just yanked open his driver's side door, seemed neither surprised nor upset by Sophia's request. He didn't put up any objections.

Without a word, he bent down, slid into the driver's seat, buckled up, and smoothly hit the unlock button for the passenger door.

The passenger door popped open.

Kent couldn't quite read whether that was a cue for him to get in or for Sophia. He also couldn't make heads or tails of what the deal was between Brandon and Sophia right now. The tension seemed to have fizzled out, leaving behind an eerie calm.

He and Don exchanged "what the heck" looks. How could locking a guy and a girl in a room for a day and a half end up making them more distant?

a

he knew how to read Brandon's mood. The old Brandon was distant around Sophia, but there was always a bit of a spark there. Today, Brandon was as chill as

hurt to let Sophia take the passenger

said, "Ms. Yearwood, work can wait, right? Mr.

You

out, but their "no way, Jose" was

"Alright." She turned and headed towards Brandon's car, taking the passenger seat. The car slowly made a U-turn

drop you off at home, and

"Okay."

softly, feeling a twinge of embarrassment as

on the scenery whizzing by

a glance at her. Her profile in the morning light was serene and gentle, her complexion clear and calm,

was as if she was wearing a mask of tranquility. He couldn't help but remember

of yesterday. All the

if nothing had ever happened. Sophia was great at "put on

Sophia was still a bit tense; the awkwardness of being close and then having to share

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