Chapter 454

Sophia was momentarily stunned, instinctively turning to look at Brandon.

"Don't worry. I'm not trying to fight you for custody."

After saying that, Brandon had already pulled Theresa along to go back to their room to pick out clothes.

Sophia stood still, feeling a bit lost as well.

The Brandon she knew was back, cool and logical, always all about business. The Brandon from over two years ago seemed even more distant and

unapproachable, but it was the kind of unapproachable that came from extreme calm and reason. Now, he seemed to be unapproachable with a hint of emotion.

The tenderness Brandon had shown recently was as fleeting as a flash in the pan.

Sophia got it. She chose this road herself, so she had no right to feel down, let alone to care or complain.

Brandon took Theresa for a bath, carefully dried her hair, and then read her a bedtime story, lulling her to sleep.

Although he was still a rookie dad, his natural knack for learning and the cramming he'd done recently meant he was pretty much nailing the whole childcare thing.

Theresa loved his company too. Despite Sophia not being by her side all night, Theresa's mood wasn't affected at all; in fact, she seemed especially happy, interacting well with Brandon.

There was this sense of happiness that seemed to say whether Sophia was there or not didn't matter.

the father-daughter duo, feeling both comforted and sad at their

couldn't quite pin down

and effort in her; their relationship was as

the other hand, it seemed

Brandon stepped out

in the studio next

desk. His voice was flat, none of the warmth he had with

pressed her lips slightly and nodded gently,

her a look, forced himself

and closed, and Sophia remained seated, motionless, her

and called

"I'm fine." She then got up to tidy

her packing up both the discarded sketches and the

bind them with a stapler, and couldn't help

paused when she saw the drafts

at her with concern, "Are you

cloth and was about to go fetch Brandon,

Grace turned back, puzzled.

smile, "I'm really

was always calm with little emotional fluctuation, her face was always serene and peaceful,

clearly see that Sophia's serenity and peace had dissipated, and she had become much more silent. Her unhappiness was visible to the

not know what exactly is going on between you and Mr. Crawley, and I'm not well-educated enough to say anything profound, but I always think that you should keep your distance from anything or anyone that makes you

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