The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 392

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.

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

a wealthy and doting Brandon and a smart, beautiful daughter,

Theresa, Marian had something even more complicated in

Brandon occasionally bringing Theresa to the office, Marian found out that

smart, lovely little girl, born on the

life was

derail her from scholarships, landing a great job,

yet her designs were rejected one after the

Sophia casually whipped up for her child

her work versus the one she picked

got nothing but rejection left her with a bitter taste in her mouth, feeling like the universe played favorites, blessing Sophia with talent, opportunities, and good

eyes, everything Sophia wished for

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

put on a brave face and went to find

revised my design,

handed over the eagerly revised design

sharing an office, Marian didn't dare to use it and had been burning

hopeful smile and then looked it over, his smile slowly

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

too rough," Marian threw a fit, and then clung to

in a

at just that

revised design draft, wants to switch to this one," Louis

his brow furrowing, then handed it back to

design has already been submitted with the project

voice

"What's wrong?"

Marian's reaction, instinctively looking at

anxiety. "How

I confirm with

some changes," Marian was on the verge of tears, "Grandpa agreed, why didn't you

guilty. "It's my fault. I

real VIPs for this project are Grandma and Grandpa, and then there's me. Both Grandma and

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