The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 342

Brandon glanced at Sophia.

Steadying herself, Sophia looked at her phone and softly told her, "I'm coming over now."

Theresa's heart settled instantly, "Okay, I'm here, waiting for Mommy."

Her voice noticeably more relaxed.

"Alright."

Sophia whispered, hanging up the call.

Brandon released his grip from her hand, helped her sit up, then opened the car door, and they both headed towards Kent's car.

Kent had already opened his door too, and with Susan, they helped Theresa out of the car.

There, snuggled in Susan's arms, Theresa saw Sophia and Brandon approach together. Anxiously, she called out "Mommy" to Sophia, then her eyes uncertainly shifted towards Brandon, hesitantly calling him "sir."

Brandon flashed her a smile and reached out with open arms, "Theresa, come here, I've got you."

Perhaps because of the recent memory of her mom crying after Brandon had taken her away, Theresa hesitated. She glanced at Sophia, seeking approval.

Sophia managed a reassuring smile and gently said, "He's a good guy. If you want him to hold you, it's okay."

Theresa nodded, half-understanding, and slowly reached out her arms towards Brandon.

Brandon scooped her up.

Susan's worried eyes met Sophia's.

Sophia's eyes were still a bit red and puffy, either from crying at the airport or from another bout in the car.

Sophia just gave her an apologetic look and silently shook her head.

She felt guilty towards Susan.

of her and Theresa, staying

promised Susan that wherever she went, she and Theresa would

didn't want to stay in the West district. Susan, too, didn't want to stay in the city after the beating she got when her

she nor Theresa could

of her

guilt in her eyes and gave her a comforting smile, urging

caught every nuance of their

guilt and Susan's disappointment, but in this world, it's often

a lot these past two

aback, especially being called "Susan" made her

"I was just keeping company with

didn't dare to voice

I can't let Theresa and Sophia go with you," Brandon said. "I

care of them myself, so I

at Brandon

smile wavered

you an identical house next to where we'll be staying. You can come to see Theresa and Sophia anytime,

objected, "Living next door is fine. I can just rent a

deal to her. Being next door meant she could be involved in Theresa's upbringing and still have

a house from Brandon was too much

join the Starlight Group anytime you wish, or you can look for something else if you prefer. As for the trouble back home, I'll have Kent sort it out. You have no need to worry about staying

"Thank you, Mr. Crawley."

awkward smile, her heart as

stay in the city-it was her

If it wasn't for a compelling reason,

that she had been planning a life abroad, looking forward to it, and now that it wasn't happening, she felt

She glanced at Sophia.

eyes were brimming with remorse

turned to Brandon,

at her

to Sophia, "I'll go with Grace to get

said

back,