NovelOnlineSophia totally brushed off his grumpiness.
She didn't swing by today to ruffle Daniel's feathers - she wouldn't be able to handle the guilt if she ticked him off to death. The
only reason she checked up on his health was because it was going to set the stage for their chat.
Seeing Sophia stay mum, Daniel couldn't help but sneak another peek at her, yet there wasn't a trace of anger or hurt on her face.
All she did was calmly grab a chair, take a seat, and turn to him, "If you're feeling up to it, let's talk. If not, we can always catch up
another day. You should rest up."
Her voice was gentle, smooth, and soothing, lacking the fiery comeback he had braced for.
This chilled-out Sophia threw Daniel for a loop, leaving him with a belly full of gripes he couldn't vent. He glared at her for a good
while before finally turning his face away with a huff, "I'm fine; let's talk."
"Alright then."
Sophia cut straight to the chase, no beating around the bush, "You calledhere ‘cause you wantto leave Brandon, right?"
Her voice remained soft and serene. Daniel gave her a look but said nothing.
Sophia's gaze met his, "I can leave, but I'm taking my daughter with me. Once I'm gone, | promise | won't cback."
Daniel eyed her suspiciously, "What's your angle?"
"I don't have any conditions." Sophia whispered, "Just take care of your health; that's all."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDaniel
couldn't help but scrutinize her, his eyes searching. This wasn't the response he was expecting.
Sophia let him look her over, her voice still calm and gentle, "You don't have to look atlike that. I'm not interested in your
family, not in the wealth, the clout, the status, nothing. All | want is my daughter, but Brandon won't let us go right now. So, | need
you to buy us stime, or else we're stuck."
Daniel stared at Sophia, not daring to agree.
"I know it's risky, which is why you need to be in good shape first."
Sophia left it unsaid, but the implication was clear - a spat with Brandon could land him back in the ER.
Daniel caught her drift and snapped, "Since when am | afraid of my own son?"
"That's even better." Sophia looked at him, "Once I've made the arrangements, you helphold him off."
Daniel fell silent again.
"Got anything to worry about?" Sophia asked softly.
Daniel stayed quiet, at a loss for words.
Maybe it was because they had been stubborn about being together despite his disapproval. All he knew was that he had to
oppose it, that Sophia wasn't good enough for his son, and that Brandon was meant to be with Yolanda, a match made in social
heaven.
But he had never really thought about how to split them up. Now that Sophia was offering him a concrete strategy, he suddenly
bechesitant to commit to sending her away.
He could hold against them just by talking, but when it actually cto him taking action to send Sophia away, he suddenly
bechesitated.
Patricia, puzzled, nudged him gently, "What is it?"
Daniel shot her a glance but remained silent. Sophia didn't rush him, just gazing at him quietly.
Finally, Daniel broke the silence, "I need to think about it."
"You worried Brandon will blyou?" Looking at him, Sophia was surprised, "I thought you didn't care what happened to him."
Daniel gave her an annoyed look but didn't respond.
Sophia didn't want to push his buttons, so she softened her voice, "Don't worry. | won't throw you under the bus. Before I go, I'll
leave him a letter explaining everything. It's all on me, not you."
Daniel looked at her skeptically, "Why the sudden urge to bolt?"
"It's not sudden." Sophia explained, gazing at him, "I've always wanted to leave. If it wasn't for the Zenitha-style resort project, |
wouldn't have cback. Now that the project's underway, there's no reason forto stick around.”
"And that little girl." Daniel thought of Theresa, his granddaughter he had seen at the company, Brandon's daughter, and felt a
twinge of something complex.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"My daughter must be with me." Sophia insisted, "Leaving her behind would only complicate Brandon's chance to remarry. Your
family won't miss one granddaughter, and Brandon will eventually marry someone you approve of, giving you the perfect family
you desire; you'll have as many grandkids as you want. Plus, once I'm gone, my family won't dare bother you again. It's a win-win
for you; what's there to hesitate?"
Daniel looked at her skeptically, "Can you really let go of Brandon just like that?"
Sophia nodded, "Yeah, I'm over him."
Daniel gave her a doubtful look but after a pause, he nodded, "Alright, | agree."
"lI don't agree!"
Brandon's cold, stern voice filled the room as the door burst open.
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