Novel1Sophia played it cool as if she didn't catch the teasing in his words, clearing her throat and calmly shifting her gaze towards the kitchen: "I'll go get breakfast ready." With that, she spun around and headed for the kitchen.
"I got this." Brandon had barely finished speaking when he chucked the towel aside and made a beeline for the kitchen.
Sophia, seeing him take charge, smartly didn't vie for the task and kept her distance. Only after he had taken the breakfast out did she follow, carrying the utensils.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtToday's breakfast was whipped up by Brandon, obviously a labor of love focusing on light and nutritious fare.
For the first tin ages, the family of three sat down together for breakfast. Coupled with the sight of dad planting a smooch on mom, Theresa was buzzing with excitement today, wolfing down her food with extra gusto, fast and furious, until Brandon and Sophia took turns to gently remind her to slow down.
She couldn't help it.
Being around Brandon just tied her up in knots, especially after their near-miss in the bathroom earlier.
Brandon had gotten used to her difort and didn't tease her further. After serving her sboiled sweet corn, he turned to her and asked, "What's the plan for today?" Sophia shook her head blankly - she had no plans.
According to her original schedule, she should've been on a boat by now, getting ready to ring in the New Year with Amanda and Harvey Ferber.
Remembering Amanda, Sophia realized she hadn't touched base with her in two days.
The last twas when Amanda had dropped her a message on Whatasking how she was after waking up in the hospital. Sophia had assured her she was much better and not to worry. Amanda hadn't replied since. Sophia wondered how she was doing and if she was still around the West district.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBrandon could almost guess what was on her mind by her expression.
From the investigation that followed, he knew that Amanda had been devotedly taking care of Sophia during her months-long hospital stay, even bing her godmother.
Sophia had grown to rely on Amanda these past days.
et Seeing how protectively Harvey Ferber and Amanda had behaved that day, and the subtle hints of closeness between Harvey Ferber and Sophia, Brandon felt sresistance, even though there was no romance between them. S But the amnesiac Sophia, supported and apanied by them for months, had developed an invisible bond with them. This bond gave him the impression that she and they were the real family, and he and Theresa were the outsiders. S Brandon didn't like that feeling, so he didn't make a point of bringing up Harvey Ferber and Amanda in front of her.
"Want to swing by the office?" Brandon asked, "Or should we take Theresa out for sfun?" "I wanna go to daddy'spany." Theresa piped up before Sophia could reply, her face beaming with pride as she turned to Sophia: "Mommy, daddy'spany is so big, and the building is so tall..." She couldn't help but gesture as she spoke, "There are so many people there. Can I take mommy to see daddy'spany and his office, please?" Sophia, caught up in her daughter's pride for her dad, couldn't help but smile back at her: "Sure." As Brandon reached for a napkin to wipe her hands, he chuckled at her exaggerated account and playfully tweaked her nose: "You make it sound like you know dad'spany inside out." "I've been there lots of times." Theresa protested with emphasis, "I can show mommy around." Brandon chuckled again as he pinched her nose but turned to Sophia to seek her opinion: "What about you? Feel like checking out the office or just strolling around?" Sophia hadn't expected Brandon to actually ask for her input. She was indifferent, just wanting to please Theresa and see her happy, so she told him: "Let's go to the office, I'd like to have a look too." Brandon nodded, "Alright."
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