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."

so?" Sophia replied with a smile, reaching out to hug her, "Did you

"Yep,

at Brandon and back at her

mommy and daddy. We've never done that

Sophia's smile slightly stiffened.

looked at Theresa and said, "Tomorrow after

face lit up

happy and looking forward

stroking her hair, suggested, "How about we go take a

Theresa nodded, "Okay."

took Theresa

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

replied with a smile, "Not at all, why would

confusion; she didn't know why she

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

in their usual room; she went to the

an early sleeper and usually slept

just settled in the studio when she heard the rustling of the door

head, she saw Brandon, fresh from a bath and in his

woke up right after you left,

out, "Mommy," and let go of Brandon's hand to walk over to

had no choice but to pick

sleeping?" Theresa mumbled, her voice heavy with

to place her on

just sleep here tonight with Theresa." Sophia whispered, tucking Theresa in, "Just close the door on your way

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