The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 428

Marian stepped out of the restroom and called out to Louis and Renata, "Grandpa, Grandma, let's go back home," before making her way to the exit.

Louis was still preoccupied with Sophia's recent demand for a public apology and the suspension of the project. His unfulfilled intent to apologize made him plead with Sophia in a softened voice:

"Ms. Yearwood, we truly did come with our hearts in our hands to say sorry today. It's just that, you know, I'm getting on in years, and my thoughts might not be as clear, which could have led to saying things that upset you, and I'm very sorry about that. But I do hope you can reconsider. Both Renata and I are on in years, who knows when our number's up, right? We've got this one wish left, to leave this world clear-headed, remembering each other and our family without any regrets.

"As for Yoli, she’s done wrong, no doubt about that—and we're not trying to cover for her or anything. It's just that Yoli has been separated from her family since she was young, she's had a hard life out there on her own, and I always feel responsible for not being able to provide a better life for her. That’s why I’m so inclined to make it up to her. If the theft of the design drafts becomes public, she won't be able to continue in this business. She's still got her whole life ahead of her, and if it's at all possible, I hope you can give her a second chance to start afresh."

"People truly sorry don't come to someone's door with arrogance and insults," came a low and cool voice suddenly from the doorway.

Sophia looked up, surprised, as Brandon strode in from outside, his coat flipping in the wind, his steps brisk and hurried, giving him a rather travel-worn appearance.

Theresa also noticed Brandon coming in and excitedly called out, "Daddy!"

Marian's expression flickered with a moment of panic.

Louis turned in astonishment to see Brandon and involuntarily blurt out, "Brandon?"

Brandon met his gaze calmly, "Grandpa Louis, ever since we were young, you’ve taught us to be upright and to have conscience and integrity. How come now you're muddling through this with her?"

Louis’s face took on an awkward expression, but he sighed deeply and confided in Brandon, "Brandon, it's not that your Grandpa's lost his wits. I just feel like we’ve wronged Yoli. We couldn't give her a happy and healthy upbringing, and that led her astray in a moment of weakness. That's why I always think about helping her whenever I can."

"What if she isn't Yolanda?" Brandon suddenly threw out.

His question caused a look of surprise to appear on everyone's faces.

Marian's face gained a tinge of panic, and she stepped forward and latched to Louis's arm, "Grandpa, let's head home. It was my fault, I'll pay for my mistakes. You don't have to shoulder everything."

Louis took Brandon’s question as hypothetical and didn’t think much of it, so he said to Brandon, "That's not possible. Even if Yoli has made a mistake now, our family is willing to make amends on her behalf, hoping that she will learn from this and not make the same mistake again."

After finishing his words, he looked at Marian with a heartfelt gaze, "Yoli, don't let there be a next time, understand?"

Marian pouted and nodded, her voice a bit choked up, "Mhm. I'll own up to it."

Then she urged him to leave quickly.

Brandon glanced at her, "Marian, are you planning to keep letting Yolanda take the fall for you?"