Chapter 37


    Brandon fell silent for a moment before looking at her, “I’m really sorry. I took you for granted before.”


    “It’s not on you, we just want different things out of life, Sophia said, absentmindedly stirring her milk.


    When her lips pursed slightly, she looked up at him, “Can you just let me go? I won’t strip you of your


    rights as a father. You can see her, even take her to stay with you from time to time. Just let me have


    custody.”


    Brandon’s milk hung in the air as he paused, then slowly set it down, looking at Sophia, “Sophia, I can’t


    do that.”


    “It’s not fair to her either, Brandon said. “She might need a more stable environment to grow up in.


    “And what about me? Is that fair?” Sophia asked softly, “Does having a child mean all my feelings and


    decisions have to revolve around her? Before I’m a mom, I need to be me first. I have my own


    thoughts, emotions, and life to live.”


    Brandon pinched the metal spoon in his milk ss with his long fingers, his eyelids slightly drooped, as


    if deep in thought


    Sophia didn’t make another sound to disturb him, just sipped her milk quietly.


    As the rich creamy vor slid down her throat, it used to be a taste of heaven, but hormonal changes


    during pregnancy quickly turned this delight into an emetic.


    Before the milk even reached her stomach, the familiar nausea surged within Sophia. She instinctively


    pressed her


    hand to her chest and turned her head to retch.


    Brandon quickly stood up, walked over to her, pulling out a tissue with one hand while gently wrapping


    his other arm around her shoulder, patting her back.


    “Feeling rough?” he asked, his deep voice tinged with an almost imperceptible anxiety.


    Sophia shook her head slightly, “I’m fine.”


    Reaching for water, Brandon was already a step ahead, bringing the ss to her lips.


    “Have some water first As his calm, deep voice fell, the cool rim of the cup was already at her lips.


    After helping her sip some lukewarm water, Brandon frowned at her, “Feeling better?”


    Sophia nodded, “Much better. Thanks.”


    Brandon didn’t reply but kept his palm on her shoulder, gently soothing the difort from the nausea.


    His hand now picked up a freshly squeezed strawberry kiwi juice, offering it to her lips, “Try some


    juice.”


    Sophia hummed softly and drank, the fresh juice slightly eased her stomach difort.


    Having gone through severe pregnancy sickness the first time, Brandon was much more adept at


    handling it now.


    All the research he had done was being put to use, even the breakfast he prepared was carefully


    thought out, considering what nutrients to include and what could alleviate morning sickness.


    Sophia never denied that Brandon would be a good father, and even when she was pregnant, a good


    husband.


    Sophia’s pregnancy sickness was somewhat alleviated with Brandon’s diet, and she managed to eat a


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    She had sses today and rushed to school after breakfast. The topic of letting her go, interrupted by


    the morning sickness, was never brought up again.


    Brandon personally drove her to the school.


    Til pick you up after ss,” he said as she got out of the car.


    Sophia neither declined nor nodded, just softly told him. “You should head back. Drive safe.”


    Brandon gave a slight nod, watching her enter the school building before driving away.


    Sophia hadn’t even entered the ssroom when she noticed a crowd gathered excitedly around the


    bulletin board, discussing something.


    Passing by the board, Sophia couldn’t help but nce at it-a job posting for a part-time architectural


    designer.


    The hiring firm was Dempsey Architects.


    Sophia had some recollection of this firm. It had been mentioned in the alumni group. The firm was a


    rising star in the industry over the past two years, attracting a lot of talented architects and producing


    several renowned design projects.


    The job offer was generous, asking for resumes with portfolios, and if hired by the firm, there would be


    opportunities for long-term coboration, a base sry, andmissions above industry standards.


    Most importantly, no need to clock in-just submit the projects on time.


    Sophia felt tempted and couldn’t resist taking a photo of the job ad with her phone.