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.

"You don't have to tiptoe around, just

to save face, but his mind was a blank, and he was clueless about what

couldn't bring himself to ask her to leave

scared that if she really

bring himself to ask her to

be like

there awkwardly, unable to utter a word. Sophia, having dealt with him for

being pushy or acting all high and mighty,

shooting him a glance that said "seriously?", Sophia decided to ignore him and continued with

his brain and finally landed on what he thought was a

eating abruptly stopped, and she looked up

defensiveness rise in her eyes; she obviously mistook his intent as wanting

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

no need

cut him off sharply, and her appetite

gathered her things, "I'm full. Gotta head

turned to leave, but Daniel quickly 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,

look of bewilderment

walked

kid and leave because of this. He could pretend not to

whole exchange

Daniel's attitude toward Sophia had changed. It wasn't love, but it was no longer the rejection like before; instead, it

out why Daniel had suddenly changed his tune, especially

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

that sour feeling, she headed back

that afternoon, especially when

as her classmate for over two years, Marian was

the showy type, her demure and gentle charm was exactly what the guys adored,