The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 514

"Yep, I have." Sophia said, "Just about to check into the hotel."

He could vaguely make out the sound of footsteps and the rolling of a suitcase in her voice.

"Oh, right." Sophia started, "Did Grace reach out to you later? How's Theresa doing now, is she still crying?"

"No tears now, she just had dinner and went to sleep," Brandon whispered.

"That's a relief." Sophia breathed easier, "I don't know what's gotten into her these past few days; she's never been this clingy before. When I've gone on business trips in the past, she's always been good as gold."

"She said you don't want her anymore," Brandon's voice was calm and even, but as he said these words, his breath involuntarily held a bit, listening closely for her reaction on the other end of the line.

Sophia was just surprised, "Why would she think that? She's never been like this before. Has anyone been filling her head with these ideas lately? She's never been insecure."

"I'll talk to Grace about it later," Brandon said, strangely comforted by her words.

Unaware of what was on Brandon's mind, Sophia nodded in agreement, "Yeah, better ask her."

"Okay." Brandon responded, but didn't rush to hang up, instead gently asking her, "Got any other work stuff lined up for tonight over there?"

Sophia replied, "Just gonna swing by the site later to check how the prep's going. If all's good, I'll head back to the hotel to crash. Gotta be there bright and early tomorrow."

"Kent will be heading over later too, so just let him handle any issues." Brandon said, "Don't wear yourself out; make sure to get some rest."

"I will," Sophia replied softly, her voice mingling with the sound of hailing a cab.

Brandon didn't want to keep her from her business, so after a few words of caution, he hung up.

Grace was busy in the kitchen. Brandon walked over and asked her if anyone had been messing with Theresa these past few days, telling her that her mom didn't want her or something.

Grace thought hard for a while, and then shook her head, "Nope."

"Any strangers come by lately?" Brandon inquired.