NovelEnglishSophia caught sight of Brandon's frantic silhouette as he searched for her.
The door had been shoved open with such force, and his voice—calling her name, each tmore urgent than the last—echoed
down the hallway. Even without seeing his handsface clearly, she could feel the worry and panic radiating from him.
She stepped quietly to the study's doorway.
But Brandon, not expecting her to be in his study, rushed past without even noticing her. He checked every room, even flung open
the bathroom door—twice—but never thought to look behind at the study doorway, where she stood all along.
He probably never expected her to enter his study without asking first. Even after searching every corner of the house, it would
never occur to him that she’d be waiting for him there.
“Brandon.”
As he slammed the bathroom door shut and turned, about to search the balcony next, Sophia spoke softly, calling his name.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis hand froze mid-motion; he whipped around.
In an instant, the panic on his face fadedpletely.
She watched him let out a long breath, his expression settling back into its usual calmposure.
He glanced past her at the study, then turned his gaze on her. “Why are you halone? Where are Theresa and Grace?”
“They went out,” Sophia replied quietly, meeting his eyes. “Where did you go today?”
“Business meeting,” Brandon answered, his voice softening as he studied her. “Did something happen?”
Sophia shook her head. “Nothing really.”
She hesitated, then asked, “Was it an important meeting? Theresa was just asking why you don’t take us with you anymore.”
Brandon nodded. “Yeah, it was important.”
He explained, “Negotiations like this can take a while—not something that's wrapped up in an hour or two. If | brought you and
Theresa along, you'd probably just get bored waiting around. Better to relax at home.”
Sophia nodded in understanding. “Okay.”
“But... if you're not there, will it affect things at work?” she asked.
“It's fine,” Brandon assured her, his eyes scanning her face, worry flickering in his gaze. “Sophia, what's really going on?”
Sophia pressed her lips together, silent for a moment. She glanced at him, hesitating, then as if steeling herself, she stepped
forward and wrapped her arms gently around him.
Brandon stiffened.
It was the first tshe'd initiated an embrace—not just since their divorce, but even back when they were married.
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