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.

a puzzled look, "You don't

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

bring himself to ask her to

but was scared that if she really did, Brandon might

he couldn't bring himself to ask her to stay

would be like

unable to utter a word. Sophia, having dealt with

or acting all high and mighty, just

that said "seriously?", Sophia

he thought was a safe topic,

and

could see the alarm and defensiveness rise in her eyes; she obviously

what, she's

need

cut him off sharply, and her

Gotta head back now;

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

look of

walked

slapped his forehead with frustration, feeling slightly worried that Sophia might take the kid and leave because of this. He could pretend not

watched the whole exchange and reaction

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

suddenly changed his tune, especially since she was the one who had saved

a sour taste in her mouth. It was

feeling, she headed back to the

that afternoon, especially when she

her classmate for over two years, Marian was well aware of

exactly what the guys adored, making her the type everyone wanted to protect. So despite not seeking the spotlight, many openly and secretly crushed on