Chapter 378

"I gotta stick with Theresa." Sophia whispered, "How about you crash at Mr.

Dempsey's place tonight, and since tomorrow's the weekend, there's no rush to hit the job."

"I'm picky with my beds."

Didn't he sleep like a log in that tiny second bedroom of hers?

Brandon's gaze had already shifted to Theresa, who was being held by Sophia, "Theresa, why don't you catch some Z's at home with Grace, and let mom swing by to fetch dad, sound good?"

Theresa nodded, "Okay."

Brandon looked at Sophia, "I'll send the driver to pick you up, come over."

Sophia hesitated, "Can't the driver just bring you back? No need to run him ragged."

Brandon replied, "He gets overtime pay; he's happy to make the extra cash."

"Brandon." Sophia called him softly, "What's up with you tonight?"

Brandon fell silent as he looked at her. He didn't speak, and just let his eyes rest steadily on her. His gaze was deep and profound, like an abyss that had no bottom.

"Sophia." After a while, he finally spoke, his voice already hoarse, "I wanna see you."

Sophia looked at him in surprise.

She was not just surprised that he told her straightforwardly that he wanted to see her. They hadn't been apart for a long time, nor were they living in different places.

They were living together, had gotten up together that morning, and taken the kid to the company together; they hadn't even been apart for 24 hours.

He wouldn't come home, but suddenly told her he wanted to see her.

"Something happen?" Sophia asked softly.

"Nothing." Brandon calmly dismissed the possibility, but his eyes looking at her had an almost stubborn intensity, "I'm at Don's place waiting for you. The driver will be there in about twenty minutes; he'll contact you when he arrives."

After saying that, Brandon hung up the phone and carelessly tossed his mobile onto the couch. He then sat down heavily on the sofa.

Don, who had been watching their video call the whole time, was puzzled, "What's with the mood swing?"

came the terse and cool

you think I don't know you?" Don snorted lightly, "You don't want them to worry, so you'd rather hide out here to let off steam than bring the bad vibes back to them. Now that you've vented, why are

might have triggered Brandon's sudden

flicker of light in Brandon's eyes when he saw Sophia's call, and the sudden dimming when he realized it was just the kid on the

he saw Sophia's call, he probably had

hope not being met, and the kid repeatedly confirming that Sophia hadn't looked for him,

how Brandon had repeatedly confirmed with the kid on the phone whether Sophia had mentioned him, Don couldn't help

in love sure could turn into childish

glance and said nothing, his chiseled face turning towards the balcony outside, looking into the vast night with a

him further, turning to

a little

had brought the car

come down, he wouldn't

ring the doorbell, it was Don who came to

Sophia politely

"You got

instinctively glanced into the apartment, "Is he still

chilling

he

of Brandon sitting on the couch at first

was unclear whether he had fallen asleep or was just resting with

head tilted slightly back

Don called out to

with a vague and hoarse response, Brandon opened his

still standing at the threshold between the

him look over, she

"I'm fine."

propping himself up on the back of the sofa to stand, and whether it was from being tipsy or just waking up, his body swayed

instinctively stepped forward to steady him. Brandon glanced at her but didn't push her away, instead leaning half his

alcohol emanated from him. Sophia frowned slightly, "Did you drink

on her, his arm

"Theresa asleep?" He asked.

bed before I came over." Sophia replied softly, turning to bid Don farewell, "Mr. Dempsey, we'll be heading out. Sorry

"No intrusion at all. Be

Mr. Dempsey," Sophia thanked

if to say goodbye, prompting Sophia to look at it. It was well-groomed and clearly well-cared for, not really the kind of

thought someone like him

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