The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 697

Brandon gave her a dismissive glance, then caught Theresa in a hug while casually pulling out a chair for Sophia. They sat down together.

Susan and Kent soon joined them, sitting across the table.

Their interaction was so natural that there wasn't a hint of awkwardness from the earlier teasing. Susan was even excitedly asking Kent to show her pictures of his little fan club, and Kent handed over his phone without a second thought, scrolling through work photos. There wasn't a trace of awkwardness or discomfort.

Sophia couldn't quite recall what their relationship used to be like, but now it seemed like there was nothing but honesty between them.

"What's the deal with those two?" she asked Brandon in a whisper, leaning in close.

"Probably just stubborn as a mule," Brandon replied, loud enough for Susan and Kent to hear.

They glanced up, curiosity piqued, as they were in the middle of discussing Kent's admirers.

"What's that you're saying?" Susan asked, her interest clearly piqued.

"Just some secrets. You guys continue," Brandon said, passing a menu to Sophia. "See what you'd like to order."

but comment, "Who whispers a secret for everyone to

Brandon's attentive gestures as he handed the menu and poured Sophia a drink, feeling a surge of

Brandon had always been somewhat aloof and preoccupied with work. Sophia never dared to organize such gatherings, worried

and Susan's dinner ran late, and Brandon would come by, ending up joining them. But his authoritative presence always transformed their casual meals into something resembling a business meeting, leading to his gradual absence

of few words, but much more down-to-earth. Sophia was more at ease

Brandon had partly organized it to get some insight into Sophia's past with Ivan, but mainly because Sophia had an appointment with President Poe to finalize the science museum design. Brandon didn't want her to go alone, and bringing

while. They chose this mall because President Poe's meeting was at the restaurant

Theresa was nearly finished eating, Brandon turned to Susan and Kent. "Sophia and I have a meeting with President Poe about the science museum design. Well be over there for a bit, so we're leaving Theresa

you tricked me into babysitting, huh? Should've

it worth my

tossed the menu her way. "Order whatever you

to Kent. "And don't forget

slightly exasperated, but Brandon was already turning to

door for a bit.

Susan and Kent, okay?"

nodded, her little face serious.

reassured Susan and Kent, "If Theresa gets bored, there's a play area downstairs. Feel free