The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 377

Don grabbed his phone and knocked on the door.

"Brandon, it's Sophia on the line, you picking up?"

A slight sigh came from inside, followed by the sound of stirring. In no time, the door was pulled open from the inside, and a hand reached out, "Hand it over."

His voice was a bit hoarse, and his expression was a frown.

Don passed the phone to Brandon. He took the phone, rubbing his forehead with his other hand, and then answered the video call.

"Daddy," with a voice as sweet as candy, Theresa's adorable little face popped up on the screen.

Don could clearly see Brandon's gaze pause for a second, a hint of sparkle fading from his eyes, but it quickly returned to the tenderness he reserved for Theresa.

"Aren't you asleep yet, Theresa?" He asked softly, "Where's Mommy?"

"Mommy's busy." Theresa put her finger to her lips and whispered, "I sneakily took Mommy's phone to call Daddy."

Brandon chuckled at himself but didn't say a word.

Theresa looked puzzled, "Is Daddy not happy?"

"No, Daddy's so happy you called," Brandon reassured her in a soft voice.

The little girl was easy to please; she grinned again and couldn't help but tattle to Brandon, "I wanted to call you so early, but Mommy said it would bother you. I secretly called you while Mommy wasn't looking. Don't tell Mommy, okay?"

Brandon was amused by her earnestness and nodded seriously, not telling her that Mommy could find out through the phone, "Okay, I won't tell Mommy."

"Daddy's the best," Theresa beamed.

Brandon chuckled along, glancing behind her in the camera, not seeing Sophia.

He knew Sophia wouldn't come looking, but he couldn't help asking Theresa, "Did Mommy tell you why I haven't come home?"

Theresa nodded, "Mommy said Daddy's working and will come home late."

"And Mommy hasn't looked for Daddy because he's not home yet?" He asked gently.

Theresa thought and shook her head, "No."

"Has Mommy mentioned Daddy to Theresa?"

After thinking again, she shook her head, "No."

"Not even once?" Brandon probed.

Theresa thought hard and then nodded, "No."

Brandon continued, "Has Theresa asked Mommy about me?"