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 similarly

see through the situation, but 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 a cucumber,

hurt to

said, "Ms. Yearwood, work can wait, right? Mr. Dempsey's gonna drive on the freeway. You

chimed in too, "Yeah, driving's no joke. You

but their "no way,

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

past couple of days. I'll drop you off at home, and you can take a leave

"Okay."

twinge of embarrassment as

kept her hands neatly folded on her lap, her gaze fixed on the scenery whizzing by the window, trying not to dwell on the

the morning light was serene and gentle, her

help but remember how she had been during those

calmness was also guarding the stormy promises of yesterday. All the craziness was left

that room, it was as if nothing had ever happened. Sophia was great at "put on

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

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