The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 488

Daniel only thought of Marian halfway through his walk, so he turned back

apologetically and flashed her a grin, "I'm gonna pop over there for a sec; you dig in, okay?"

Marian managed a weak smile, "Sure."

Daniel, with his plate in hand, sat down across from Sophia as if he was worried she hadn't noticed his arrival. He even cleared his throat on purpose and started somewhat irritably, "Why are you eating alone?"

Sophia looked up in surprise, finding Daniel's behavior today totally off the wall.

She didn't respond, and just kept eating her meal in silence.

Daniel felt instantly miffed, "I'm talking to you, didn't you hear?"

Sophia had no choice but to look up, "What's up?"

Daniel was stumped.

He had no clue what he wanted, nor why he was even looking for Sophia.

It was his curiosity about all the odd stuff going on with Brandon that had led him on this impromptu mission to follow her.

Seeing that he didn't have a comeback, Sophia didn't waste her time with more chit-chat and went back to her meal.

Daniel had to say something, "So, what's the deal with you and Brandon now?"

Sophia couldn't tell if he was beating around the bush about why she hadn't taken off yet. She was totally in the dark.

She stopped eating and looked at him, "Spill it, no need to beat around the bush." Daniel was speechless.

He was just making conversation for the sake of it, really.

puzzled look, "You don't have to

say something to save face, but his mind was a blank, and he was clueless about what to chat about with

couldn't bring himself to ask her

but was scared that if she really did, Brandon might actually do something

couldn't bring himself to

would be like slapping his

sat there awkwardly, unable to utter a word. Sophia, having dealt with him for so long, had never seen

pushy or acting all high and mighty, just

that said "seriously?", Sophia

his brain and finally landed on what he thought was a safe topic, "That girl, no matter what, she's

stopped, and she looked up at

she obviously mistook his intent as wanting

what, she's a Crawley,

no need

him off sharply,

full. Gotta head back now; enjoy your

up and called after her, "Wait, I was just throwing it out there; I'm not insisting the kid comes back

a look of bewilderment and without another word,

walked

take the kid and leave because of this. He could pretend not to care about her leaving, but he couldn't ignore what it would mean

the whole exchange and reaction

that Daniel's attitude toward Sophia had changed. It wasn't love, but it was no longer the

had suddenly changed his tune, especially since she was the

left a sour taste in her mouth. It was like his exclusive affection for her was being stolen

feeling, she headed back to

a blur that afternoon, especially when she

had always been popular; as her classmate for over two years, Marian was well aware of

the showy type, her demure and gentle charm was exactly what the guys adored, making her the type everyone wanted to protect. So despite not seeking the spotlight, many openly and secretly