Контекст: She talked in detail about the things she was learning in her classes and how she hoped to be a wildlife conservationist after finishing college. Derek told her that he also had been thinking about working with animals someday. Brandon, who had been following behind Derek, looked up with an annoyed smirk on his face. He knew Derek was no more interested in wildlife conservation than he was in cosmetology.

Спасибо, Elena!!! А так совсем нельзя?
Шагающий за братом по пятам Брендон, закатил глаза, не сдержав саркастической ухмылки.

Не за что, Spinster. Ну да, так, наверное, по тексту и нужно