Chapter 390

Sophia knew way back when she first met Aaron that the day would come sooner or later.

Haley's call came several days later than she had anticipated.

"I had a daughter abroad," Sophia said softly, no longer hiding it; there was no point, since Brandon and Theresa had already spilled the beans in front of Aaron.

"You silly girl, getting pregnant and not giving the family a heads-up," Haley couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache, "Bet you've had a tough time out there, huh?"

"It's been alright. It's all water under the bridge now," Sophia turned her attention back to him, "Dad, how have you been feeling lately?"

"Ah, pretty good," Haley couldn't resist the urge to ramble, "Your brother and sister-in-law were saying Betty's gonna start school in a couple of years and they wanted to move to a better school district. They took out a loan and bought a place downtown, and they've all moved in already. I was thinking about giving you

a ring then, but with you overseas and the time difference being a pain, and it being a hassle for you to fly back, I didn't mention it."

"That's okay, Dad," Sophia reassured him gently, not wanting to add to his worries.

"When can you bring my granddaughter home for a visit?" Haley hesitated before asking, "I'm not getting any younger, and after that big car accident, I'm not in the shape I used to be. I'd really like to see your kid."

At this, Haley felt a sense of relief. "It's great, Sophia, your finally have your own child."

Sophia felt a lump in her throat at his words.

Sophia hesitated, "I won't be coming home, but how about I take you out for a meal sometime soon, is that okay?"

"Sure, sure!" Haley was as excited as a kid in a candy store, "When you find the time, give me a call. I won't keep you from your work now."

"Alright."

Sophia hung up the phone, holding it in both hands as she tried to calm her

emotions.

Outside, Marian, who just happened to look up at that moment, saw the sadness on Sophia's face and frowned in confusion, her feelings a complex mix.

To her, Sophia seemed like she had it all.

knack for learning anything and everything, aced it at an elite school, a

Brandon and a smart, beautiful daughter,

Theresa, Marian had something even more complicated in

office, Marian found out

lovely little girl, born on the sly while Sophia

felt life

and didn't let it derail her from scholarships, landing a great

her fingers to the bone, yet

child to play with were hailed as

family's reception of her work versus the one she picked up, Marian's heart soured with a

didn't want to compete with Sophia, but watching her get recognized by everyone while she herself got nothing but rejection left her with a bitter taste in her mouth, feeling like the universe played favorites, blessing Sophia with

wished

that sourness in her heart, she returned home, a little resentful, and

design she had altered beyond recognition. She put on a brave face and went to

revised my design, take a

eagerly revised design to Louis with

Marian didn't dare to use it and had been burning the midnight oil to make major changes, finally getting

the design with a beaming, hopeful

delicately, "I think the original one was pretty good as it was, no need to change it. You've worked so

Not good at all, too rough," Marian threw a fit, and then clung to Louis's arm, cooing, "Grandpa, this one's got more

was in a tough

just that moment. "What's

wants to switch to this one," Louis

glanced at it, his brow furrowing, then handed it

"The design has already been submitted with the project to the relevant department and we've started

voice shot

"What's wrong?"

and Louis were both startled by Marian's reaction, instinctively looking at her and

was beside herself with anxiety. "How could you submit it without

I confirm with you that day that it

Marian was on the verge of

my fault. I forgot

your chops over it," Martin said, glancing at Marian. "The real VIPs for this project are Grandma and Grandpa, and then

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