The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 306

Sophia was feeling pretty bored in Brandon's room.

Susan had texted her, saying Kent was still sticking to her like glue, and she'd be home late.

Before heading back, Sophia had already messaged Grace, asking her to let Theresa know she'd be back later.

Theresa was sensible and sweet. As long as Sophia gave her a heads-up, she wouldn't kick up a fuss and would have a blast with Grace.

Sophia was the type who always needed to be doing something. She wasn't much into playing with her phone. If she had some time, she'd either hang out with Theresa, read a book, or work on her designs. Chilling alone in a strange room like now wasn't really her cup of tea.

Brandon was next door in his study, tied up in a meeting, so it wouldn't be cool for her to barge in looking for books.

Thinking about her unfinished design, Sophia was debating whether to do in on her phone when her phone rang. It was a number she didn't recognize.

Sophia, out of habit, hung up. But the call came through again.

Puzzled, she answered.

"Sophia, did Renata call you?" As soon as the call connected, Louis's anxious voice came through.

"Nope." Sophia frowned. "What's up?"

"I was just out walking with her, and my high blood pressure flared up. I got a bit winded, so we sat down to rest. Next thing I know, she's slipped away from my grip and vanished."

Louis was frantic. Even though Renata had dementia, she was physically stronger than him and more agile. They used to walk together all the time, and she always looked out for him, never running off on her own. This was a first.

"Don't panic," Sophia quickly reassured him. "Did grandma say anything before she left?"

Louis said, "Ever since we hung up on your call this afternoon, she's been going on about making you chicken soup, taking you to the hospital. She was still rambling about it during our walk, so I thought maybe she went to look for you." Sophia checked her phone again: "She didn't call me."

"She doesn't even know where you live, how's she gonna find you?" Louis said, tapping his cane anxiously on the ground.

A lightbulb went off in Sophia's head, and she remembered the first time she met the old lady in the children's park. Could it be?

"I've got a hunch. I'm gonna check it out. Don't worry," Sophia hurriedly said, "You and your family should keep looking too, and I'll call you if I find her."

After hanging up, Sophia cracked the door open, intending to let Brandon know, but the sound of the meeting came through the firmly shut door.

the overseas branch,

to disturb him and slipped

the children's park and shot Brandon a message on WhatsApp: "Got something urgent to attend to, so I'm heading off. I kkew you were tied up in a meeting,

taxi soon arrived at the children's park. At the spot where she had first encountered the old lady,

"Grandma."

and went up to

sight of Sophia: "Where

gently soothed her and called Louis to let him know. In no time, the Frost family hurried over, overflowing with gratitude

Sophia, worried about the bump on her forehead, insisting on taking her to the hospital,

still warmed her heart. It

Yolanda's parents could tell how much the old lady relied on Sophia, and they

if you're free, could you come by and spend some time with Renata?" Louis asked sheepishly, "We can pay you for it. She's never cared for or depended on anyone like this since she

softly, "It might

glancing at the old lady. The old lady, didn't seem to understand their conversation, looked a bit sad. But seeing Sophia, she gave

in her nose. She nodded gently:

lady's spirits lifted, and she was finally willing to go home with Louis and the rest. As Sophia watched them

it was the guilt she felt towards the old lady, but she suddenly felt a burning need to finish that piece of work. Sophia wanted to personally give

her concern. She just wanted to make the old lady happy. Driven by this

call came just minutes after she got home, "Why'd

his voice deep, sounding like he'd

friend had a bit of trouble and needed help. It was near home, so I swung by on the

saw it," Brandon said. "You home

"I'm home now, don't worry

anything else

replied softly, "I'm all good

car window,

he was already

his keys, Sophia quickly stopped him: "No need, I need to do

and sent it to him: "I'm

"It's the weekend, why dose Don Dempsey give you so

Dempsey's doing." Sophia clarified quickly, "It's my

she stayed up all night to

some rest, I won't come over and bug you then." Brandon advised, "You still got a wound on your head, don't stay up too

and get you a half-day