The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 155

"Whoops, kinda treated booze like it was soda."

Sophia replied in a soft voice, her head spinning a bit and her steps a little wobbly, but her mind was still sharp.

She tried to wiggle her wrist free with a little force, but it didn't budge.

"What's the point of showing off when you're plastered?" Brandon said, not letting go of her, "Can't hold your liquor and didn't even keep an eye on it."

Sophia stayed silent.

The dizziness from the alcohol made her feel a bit sick, and her body was going a bit limp.

Brandon shifted to wrap his arm around her shoulders.

Sophia squirmed a bit. "I don't need."

Brandon let go of her coldly.

"Thanks for walking me home," Sophia said, looking at him and whispering her thanks.

Brandon just gave her a cold look and said nothing.

"I'm gonna head back now."

Sophia whispered a goodbye and turned to head for the elevator, her steps not too steady but still knowing which way to go.

She didn't lean on anything or ask anyone for help, just pressed on towards the elevator with her hand on her head, and only when she reached the elevator did she manage to press the button with effort.

Brandon stood there, watching her coldly, not moving to help.

He knew if he didn't take the initiative, she'd never ask for help.

She wasn't just putting on a front for anyone, nor was she being unnecessarily delicate – she simply didn't need it.

She didn't need him.

Nor anyone else.

Ever since Haley picked her up and took her home, she had always relied on herself.

Growing up, she never got in the habit of depending on others.