Chapter 514

"Yep, I have." Sophia said, "Just about to check into the hotel."

He could vaguely make out the sound of footsteps and the rolling of a suitcase in her voice.

"Oh, right." Sophia started, "Did Grace reach out to you later? How's Theresa doing now, is she still crying?"

"No tears now, she just had dinner and went to sleep," Brandon whispered.

"That's a relief." Sophia breathed easier, "I don't know what's gotten into her these past few days; she's never been this clingy before. When I've gone on business trips in the past, she's always been good as gold."

"She said you don't want her anymore," Brandon's voice was calm and even, but as he said these words, his breath involuntarily held a bit, listening closely for her reaction on the other end of the line.

Sophia was just surprised, "Why would she think that? She's never been like this before. Has anyone been filling her head with these ideas lately? She's never been insecure."

"I'll talk to Grace about it later," Brandon said, strangely comforted by her words.

Unaware of what was on Brandon's mind, Sophia nodded in agreement, "Yeah, better ask her."

responded, but didn't rush to hang up, instead gently asking her, "Got any other work stuff lined up for tonight

going. If all's good, I'll head back to

handle any issues."

softly, her voice mingling with the

so after a few words of caution,

asked her if anyone had been messing with Theresa these past few days, telling her that her mom didn't want

a while, and then

strangers come by

ago, while we were at the mall near your company, we bumped into someone. Not really a stranger, just the old gentleman who visited your office the

furrowed instantly, his

anything

she seemed scared of him. Kept clutching my hand and hiding behind me whenever he looked her

Brandon queried, "And then?"

"The old gentleman seemed kinda peeved, furrowed his brows, and snapped at her, 'What are you hiding for?' He didn't come

glancing at Brandon, unsure if she should relay

back,

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