The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 555

Brandon didn't even glance his way; instead, he turned to look at Theresa, who was still deep in dreamland.

Her brows were slightly furrowed, whether something had ruffled her feathers in her dreams or she was revisiting Sophia in her sleep, who knew. Her hand lifted and swiped at the air as if trying to grab something.

Brandon caught her hand and gently patted her shoulder, murmuring soothing words by her ear until she settled back into tranquility.

Daniel couldn't help but look at Theresa. He had only met her a couple of times, but this little girl had made quite the impression on him - pretty and well-behaved, reminded him of Yolanda when she was just a wee one.

But back then, blinded by his bias against Sophia, he had never really given Theresa the time of day, let alone a smile.

Thinking back on how he had treated Theresa previously, Daniel hung his head low, yet he couldn't help wanting to take a good look at the girl - Sophia's daughter, Yolanda's daughter, his granddaughter.

The weight of these identities stirred a complex mix of emotions within him. The image of Sophia coming to his rescue and the countless times he had snubbed her haunted him, leaving him tossing and turning at night with regret.

Sensing Daniel's gaze inching toward Theresa, Brandon subtly shifted his body, blocking the line of sight.

Daniel looked at Brandon with a pleading expression, "Brandon, can I please just take a look at the kid?"

"What for?" Brandon didn't turn around, his voice cold and distant, "To see how much misery you've caused her? Or to see how you turned a kid with a loving mom into one without?"

silent, and then finally mustered

stood up, and shot a sharp look at him. "Sorry, sorry, your flimsy 'sorry' can bring Sophia back?" By the end of his sentence, Brandon's temper was barely under control, though he still kept his voice low, "You've

to make a sound. Patricia couldn't stand it and tried to mediate, "Your dad was just trying to

are his own doing; don't try to foot the bill for his stupidity under the

your dad that way. I know you're hurting, and

another chilly warning, "Who do you think you are here to talk about

clammed up, her expression souring as she

already moved away as he issued a frosty

the part about being played for a

no one answered

then, Kent came in, and sensing the tension in the room, he could guess what had gone down. He came over with a smile, helping Daniel up, "Chairman Crawley, Mr. Crawley needs his rest to recover. You should

was reluctant to leave, torn between worrying about Brandon and puzzled by the mention of being used. He was also eager to get another glimpse of Sophia's daughter, particularly under the heavy weight of guilt, which made him look back three steps

Brandon's tall silhouette completely blocked

wronged Sophia; I treated her badly.

and his pleading had even woken up Theresa. She opened her eyes, wide

softly called out to Brandon, her round eyes scanning his face, as if to make sure

his voice

enough sleep? Shall we rest a bit more?" Theresa shook her head, "No need, I'm

to sit up, only then noticing Daniel, who