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 a

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

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

a cold glance, "His blunders and being played for a fool are his own doing; don't try to

talk about your dad that way. I know you're hurting, and so is he. Nobody wanted anything to happen

warning, "Who do

her expression souring as she

already moved away as he issued a frosty eviction order,

complex look but caught the underlying message, especially the part about being played for a fool. He couldn't help but ask Brandon, "What did you mean just now?

one

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 head

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 for every one he took, craning his neck for one more peek

silhouette completely blocked

couldn't help but beg, "Brandon, I wronged Sophia; I treated her badly. Just let me have one look at

even woken up Theresa. She opened her eyes, wide and drowsy,

Brandon, her round eyes scanning his face, as if

tenderly stroked her face, his voice hoarse as he responded,

Theresa get enough sleep? Shall we rest a bit more?" Theresa

up, only then noticing Daniel, who had been pushed to the doorway, and she instinctively