NovelBar"You're back." He spoke in a subdued tone, pulling the door open a bit more.
"Mhm." Sophia responded softly, wheeling her suitcase, ready to step inside.
All of a sudden, Brandon's hand reached out, grabbing the handle of her suitcase.
Sophia looked at him, puzzled.
Brandon had already pulled her suitcase inside, nudging it into the house while casually dropping strash by the door.
Theresa happened to look up, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Sophia.
"Mommy."
The word "mommy" rang out, both surprised and clear as a bell. She dropped her toy and hurtled towards Sophia.
Sophia bent down and scooped her up, her previously hesitant and reserved heart now easing up a bit thanks to Theresa.
Theresa clung tightly to Sophia's neck.
"Mommy, you didn't even tellyou were coming back." She couldn't help but pout with a touch of grievance.
"lI wanted to surprise you, Theresa." Sophia stroked her hair. "Are you not happy to seeall of a sudden?"
"Happy, I'm so happy!"
Theresa nodded vigorously to make her point, then, worried Sophia might not believe her, she looked up at her. "I missed you so
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"I missed you too, Theresa."
Sophia kissed the top of her head before letting her go and pulled out a special gift from her suitcase to hand to her.
"I brought you a present. Do you like it, sweetie?"
Theresa took the gift with delight, a princess castle puzzle set.
"I love it, thank you, Mommy."
Her little face was a picture of joy, clutching the big gift box, her eyes wide with excitement as she traced the pink and purple
rooftops of the castle and couldn't resist turning to show off to Brandon.
"Daddy, Mommy gota present!"
Brandon smiled and petted her head, replying simply, "Mhm."
Then Theresa remembered she hadn't seen Daddy's present and turned back to Sophia eagerly. "What did you bring for Daddy,
Mommy? | want to see that too."
Sophia paused for a moment while unpacking, her lips pressing together before she turned to Theresa and spoke softly, "I was in
such a hurry coming back, | didn't get a chance to pick out something for your daddy."
"Oh, | see."
Theresa seemed a bit downcast but quickly turned to comfort Brandon, "It's okay, Daddy can have half of my present."
Brandon gave her a smile, "Theresa, you are so sweet."
His eyes flicked to Sophia for a moment.
Sophia slightly averted her gaze, avoiding the look from him.
"Aren't you hungry?" Brandon changed the subject. "Let's eat first."
Sophia nodded lightly, "Yeah."
"I'll go heat up the food." Brandon said, heading to the kitchen.
Sophia quickly followed, "No need, | can do it."
But Brandon ignored her and skillfully placed the dishes in the microwave.
Sophia stood to the side, feeling a little awkward, not wanting to just walk away, so she went to heat up another dish.
Brandon didn't stop her.
But there was no conversation between them.
A subtle coldness and reserve spread through the small kitchen as their silence lingered.
Sophia was somewhat uncomfortable.
It used to be a different kind of awkwardness around Brandon, one based on her crush and admiration, the kind of shyness that
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Now, she just didn't know what to say or how to interact.
Luckily, the dishes were heated up quickly, and Brandon helped her carry the hot food to the table.
"Thanks."
Sophia, who couldn't find a way to help, could only whisper her thanks.
Brandon didn't say anything until the last dish was placed, and finally, he looked at Sophia, "Where have you been on a business
trip these past few days?"
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