The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 428

Marian stepped out of the restroom and called out to Louis and Renata, "Grandpa, Grandma, let's go back home," before making her way to the exit.

Louis was still preoccupied with Sophia's recent demand for a public apology and the suspension of the project. His unfulfilled intent to apologize made him plead with Sophia in a softened voice:

"Ms. Yearwood, we truly did come with our hearts in our hands to say sorry today. It's just that, you know, I'm getting on in years, and my thoughts might not be as clear, which could have led to saying things that upset you, and I'm very sorry about that. But I do hope you can reconsider. Both Renata and I are on in years, who knows when our number's up, right? We've got this one wish left, to leave this world clear-headed, remembering each other and our family without any

regrets.

"As for Yoli, she's done wrong, no doubt about that—and we're not trying to cover for her or anything. It's just that Yoli has been separated from her family since she was young, she's had a hard life out there on her own, and I always feel responsible for not being able to provide a better life for her. That's why I'm so inclined to make it up to her. If the theft of the design drafts becomes public, she won't be able to continue in this business. She's still got her whole life ahead of her, and if it's at all possible, I hope you can give her a second chance to start afresh."

"People truly sorry don't come to someone's door with arrogance and insults," came a low and cool voice suddenly from the doorway.

Sophia looked up, surprised, as Brandon strode in from outside, his coat flipping in the wind, his steps brisk and hurried, giving him a rather travel-worn appearance.

Theresa also noticed Brandon coming in and excitedly called out, "Daddy!"

Marian's expression flickered with a moment of panic.

Louis turned in astonishment to see Brandon and involuntarily blurt out, "Brandon?"

"Grandpa Louis, ever since we were young, you've taught us to be upright and

and confided in Brandon, "Brandon, it's not that your Grandpa's lost his wits. I just feel like we've wronged Yoli. We couldn't give her a happy and healthy upbringing, and that led her astray

isn't Yolanda?"

of surprise to appear on

let's head home. It was my fault, I'll pay for my mistakes.

as hypothetical and didn't think much of it, so he said to Brandon, "That's not possible. Even if Yoli has made a mistake now,

he looked at Marian with a heartfelt gaze, "Yoli, don't let there

bit choked up, "Mhm. I'll own

she urged him to leave

at her, "Marian, are you planning to keep letting

face went as

Brandon with bewilderment, "Brandon, what do

seriously, "Grandpa Louis, you might want to have a chat with Martin about this. You've been around Marian long enough to get a sense of her character, how she handles things. Do you really think she's anything like the

who'd feel bad just seeing someone else in distress, would she claim a child's belongings as her own? Whenever she did wrong, she'd be the first to feel guilty, to own up and punish herself before any adult stepped in. But look at Marian now, always making excuses, shifting blame, never

his eyes, and the affection he had was replaced by confusion and suspicion, clearly swayed

gaze nervously, her guilt clearly visible, chilling Louis to the core. His hand on the cane began to

trembling hand for a moment and then dropped,