The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 562

Cindy happened to come to use the restroom and saw Marian retching over the sink, so she approached with concern.

"Marian, you're feeling unwell?"

Cindy asked worriedly, while pulling out a few tissues to hand to over.

"I'm OK, just a bit of an upset stomach," Marian took the tissues Cindy offered, her mind suddenly lighting up with the perfect excuse to call in sick – all legit and above-board.

"Cindy, my stomach is really acting up; I think I might need to see a doctor. Could you ask for some time off for me?"

Marian wiped her mouth and asked Cindy weakly.

She really did feel weak.

Due to her dread of Brandon, she hadn't slept well for days, and now the stress was wreaking havoc on her stomach, causing a gastrointestinal stress reaction throughout her body.

Cindy could see she wasn't faking it and nodded, "Sure, I'll let Mr. Dempsey know."

Then, a bit worried, she added, "You need a lift to the hospital?"

"That's OK," Marian waved off the offer, "I can handle it."

Cindy nodded, "Then you take care, and call if you need anything."

Marian nodded in thanks, said her goodbye to Cindy, then left, hand pressed against her stomach.

It wasn't until she reached the underground parking garage and got into her car that the discomfort began to ease up a bit.

Marian took a good gulp of water and finally felt some relief.

She let out a long sigh, put down the water bottle, started the engine, and was about to drive away when she nearly jumped out of her skin. Her foot instinctively slammed on the brakes instead of the gas.

The car screeched to a halt.

Augus, like a wandering spirit, had appeared out of nowhere, standing in front of her car, staring her down with a deep and intense gaze.

This was the first time Marian had faced Augus since Sophia's incident.

of the incident, stayed there for a few days, and after returning to the West district, she had been forcefully taken by Brandon to do a paternity test with Martin. It was only today that she

office was crowded, so they

from looking a bit spaced

there or when he had come down, and whether Brandon

nervous glance around to make sure no one was watching and that her parking spot

Marian asked, feigning the usual casualness she might have

finally spoke,

Marian: "..."

just taken sick leave, and now Augus was doing the same. Both disappearing during work hours, wouldn't that tell everyone

said, "My stomach is killing me;

make a hospital run

stepped forward, reaching to open the car

really can't, I'm

reserved for Brandon

Augus, she didn't even bat an

and a sneer crept into his eyes, "Are you afraid Sophia will come back

what you're

all over this garage. If you continue

didn't you conveniently pick a spot that's

remained impassive, "I don't know

she still unlocked the car door, "If you're heading to the

you along. I was headed there

hesitation, Augus opened the door

soon as he sat down, Marian's

you have someone push

you

careful not to leave any room for implicating

at her as if seeing her for the first time, "Marian, it seems I've

keep spewing crap, and

tone had cooled, seemingly

pressured me for your father's plan - intending to use someone else to

at him incredulously, "Have you lost your mind?

cold smirk flickered across Augus's mouth, "I know where Sophia is." Marian's car came to a sudden

let his gaze wander up to her face, which remained unfazed, his smirk deepening, "You claim to be totally unaware of everything, right? What are