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.

don't have to tiptoe around, just

he should say something to save face, but his mind was a blank, and

himself to

but was scared that if she really did, Brandon

he couldn't bring himself to ask her

would be like slapping his

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

being pushy or acting all high and mighty, just

said "seriously?", Sophia decided

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

abruptly stopped, and she looked

and defensiveness rise in her eyes; she obviously mistook his intent

to clarify, "no matter what, she's a Crawley, and should be

no need

sharply, and her

things, "I'm full. Gotta head back

stood up and called after her, "Wait, I was just throwing it out there; I'm not insisting the kid comes back or anything. It's up to you, really; don't read

him a look of bewilderment

walked

slightly worried that Sophia might take the kid and leave because of this. He could pretend not to care about her leaving, but he couldn't

the whole exchange

attitude toward Sophia had changed. It wasn't love, but it

couldn't figure out why Daniel had suddenly changed his tune, especially since she

was like

feeling, she

afternoon, especially when she saw others fawn over

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

wasn't 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