The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 692

The moment Sophia stepped into the office, a wave of excitement swept through the team gathered in a little huddle away from Mr. Crawley's usual domain.

"Oh my gosh, the boss's wife is just the sweetest."

"Yeah, she's nothing like I imagined-so down-to-earth and approachable."

"I know, right? I'm totally in love with her vibe."

"So it turns out Mr. Crawley likes someone like her, huh? No wonder none of us in the office ever caught his eye despite being so close."

"Can't even picture Mr. Crawley being all gentle with someone..."

The ones standing at the front couldn't help but beam and nod, though they were too nervous to start a conversation, afraid of saying the wrong thing to Mrs. Crawley.

Sophia, not exactly a natural conversationalist herself and unfamiliar with most people there, felt a bit awkward seeing everyone poised as if awaiting orders. She finally broke the silence, "You guys go ahead and do your thing. Don't mind us; Theresa and I are just here to hang out for a bit."

Her words released the tension in the room, and a chorus of "Sure thing" echoed as folks returned to their tasks-some fetching coffee, others slipping off to the restroom, and a few pretending to engage in work discussions. The atmosphere relaxed a bit until Theresa's bright little voice rang out, "Daddy!" snapping everyone back to attention.

Heads turned towards the office corridor, and there came the tall figure of Brandon Crawley striding towards them, causing those who had sat down to promptly stand up again.

"Mr. Crawley."

"Mr. Crawley."

quick succession,

why everyone had been making a beeline for the exits earlier. With a playful smirk, he gestured towards the group,

his teasing finger either chuckled or exchanged sheepish glances with their

no mind and headed straight for Sophia and Theresa. "What brings you out here?"

so I came to check on you," Brandon

the onlookers, who exchanged incredulous glances as if

their slack-jawed expressions, shook his head in mock disdain Is this really

he mouthed to few capable

round of eye rolls.

to s

moment, Kent approached Sophia with a welcoming smile. "Ms. Yearwood, great to see you at

felt the need to

with a smile. "Yeah, there's not much going on at home, so we

often," Kent encouraged, slipping in an invitation. "Hey, our annual company

glanced at

I'll take care of the arrangements," Brandon assured

nodded lightly.

you could

just using

and affectionate

imagining Brandon saying "my