The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 365

Theresa was kinda feeling the tension in the air, too. She glanced at the door, puzzled and a bit worried, and asked Sophia, "Mom, what's up with Dad?"

Sophia was feeling a little uneasy herself. Brandon's fleeting change of expression, though brief, didn't seem like it was work-related.

Work stuff, he's got under control; he wouldn't look so grim over that.

But on the surface, Sophia still flashed a smile at Theresa and gently reassured her, "Daddy's just got some work stuff to sort out."

"Okay." Theresa didn't really get the whole work thing; her main concern was, "So, Dad's gonna be back tonight, right?"

Sophia wondered where this worry was coming from and with a smile, she

soothed her, "Of course. Daddy will be back to hang out with Theresa after he's done with work."

Kent chimed in with a grin, trying to put her at ease, "Daddy's just busy with work, Theresa. He'll totally come back to see you after."

With the reassurance from both of them, Theresa's worries faded away and she got a little bashful, snuggling up to Sophia in a clingy way.

"How about we head home for a nap?" Sophia turned to Theresa, who was cuddled up in her neck, and whispered the suggestion.

Theresa had her afternoon nap, and her office didn't have a couch or anything for resting, so it wasn't convenient to keep her around.

Brandon had mentioned something about this, and Kent quickly jumped in, "We could let Theresa crash at Mr. Crawley's office; he's got a resting room there."

"Thanks, Kent. It's okay." Sophia gently declined in a low voice, "We don't know when Brandon will be back, and the kiddo will just be waiting for her dad, getting her hopes up. If Brandon can't make it, she'll be bummed. Plus, knowing his kid is waiting, Brandon won't be able to focus on his stuff. I'll just take her home to rest."

Kent hadn't thought about that at all. He was kinda impressed by how thoughtful and thorough Sophia was.

"Alrighty. I'll give you guys a lift home," said Kent.

be a big

"It's really nothing, Ms.

something seemed to hit him, and he sheepishly asked Sophia, "Any cooking going on at

flustered by the question,

"Mind waiting a sec while I grab

"Sure thing," Sophia nodded.

was back in no time. He

saying a quick goodbye to Sophia

Kent casually brought the takeout

got the gist and chuckled, "Is that lunch for

a bit shy and just laughed, not

any further, but Theresa couldn't help

once in a while. She's probably up

pressed the elevator button for the 18th floor and told Kent, "Susan's still on the 18th floor. If it's no trouble, you could take it up

Kent replied with

first took Theresa back to their 15th-floor apartment

nap.

figured Kent would take a while, but to her surprise, he was

less than ten minutes, hands

quick," Sophia said,

lunch." Kent said, "Won't take

thought to herself, typical of someone who worked with

I'll give you a ride," Kent offered. Sophia nodded, "That'd

a little nudge, "Kent, Susan's been having a tough time finding a job she likes since she got back to the country. You know West district better, and you're clued up on the industry. If you have time, keep an eye out for a good fit

alley. He was perfectly

gave a smile, "Sure thing,

smiled back, leaving