Chapter 445

When Theresa heard the front door open, she slid right off the couch and scampered up to greet us with a cheerful "Daddy, Mommy!"

She was already used to the life of having both her parents around; her joy was pure and direct, shining from her eyes.

Brandon didn't say a word, and just shot Sophia a glance.

His eyes were eerily calm yet filled with an unspoken demand and accusation, as

if saying, "How could you stand to see our kid upset?" It was a calmness

bordering on cruelty.

Sophia pressed her lips and slightly turned her head away.

Theresa, puzzled, softly called out, "Daddy? Mommy?" Her voice took on a gentler tone.

Brandon cracked a smile at her, scooped her up, and asked softly, "Did you have dinner yet?"

Theresa's attention was instantly diverted.

She nodded, "Yep, I did."

But she couldn't help but cast a worried glance at Sophia.

Sophia managed not to let Theresa see her being upset and smiled at Theresa, "What did you do at home today, sweetie? Did you go out and have fun with Grace?"

"Yeah, we went out." Theresa said, "She took me to the park in the morning, and my godmother took me shopping in the afternoon."

with a smile, reaching out to hug her, "Did you have a good

nodded, "Yep, I

help but look at

mommy and daddy. We've never done

Sophia's smile slightly stiffened.

said, "Tomorrow after work,

up immediately, "Really?

and looking forward to

hair, suggested, "How about

Theresa nodded, "Okay."

Theresa

you unhappy?" During the bath, looking at Sophia scrubbing her

a smile, "Not at

her head in confusion; she

a pang of heartache as she touched her head, feeling just

usual room; she went

early sleeper and usually slept soundly, so Sophia's absence wouldn't

the studio when

she saw Brandon, fresh from a bath and in his PJs, leading a sleepy Theresa who was

woke up right after you left, insisting on finding you,"

let go of Brandon's hand to

but to pick her

Theresa mumbled, her voice heavy

had to place

Sophia whispered, tucking Theresa in, "Just close the

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