The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 3

And Kent was stumped.

Brandon said, “Aren’t you busy at work?”-

Kent shook his head like a madman. “Busy, super busy.”

He sneaked a peek at the darkness outside the window and couldn’t help but give a little nudge. “Mr. Crawley, it’s way past quitting time, and, uh, I’ve got an appointment to check out a place with a realtor, can I take off now?”

Brandon glanced at the time on his computer-it was already past seven.

He gave a nod “Mhm.”

Thanks. Mr. Crawley. After a hurried thank you, Kent did a quick tidy up and bolted out the door.

When the office door shut, Brandon finally lifted his gaze from the computer, his eyes lingering on the closed door for a moment before drifting to the vast night outside the window.

It was the time when thousands of homes were lit up, and the lights in the distant neighborhood were twinkling like

stars.

Brandon’s mind wandered to the lights at home and Sophia, always curled up on the couch sketching.

Sophia’s face flashed through his mind, and Brandon’s expression softened. He pulled his eyes away from the window and back to the computer screen. His long fingers hit the keyboard, ready to dive back into work, but after typing just one character, he stopped. The designs and spreadsheets that once captivated him now seemed bland.

With a swift move, Brandon pushed the keyboard away, stood up, yanked his suit jacket off the coat rack, grabbed the car keys from his desk, and left.

Once in the car, his emotions gradually settled down.

Brandon let out a sigh, started the engine, and slowly drove off.

Outside the window, the busy streets were a blur of light and color, a hive of activity. Brandon drove aimlessly, not wanting to go home.

As he passed by Sophia’s neighborhood, Kent’s words burst into his mind unannounced. “Looks like Sophia’s gonna sell the house.”

Brandon couldn’t help but glance at the entrance to her complex.

Just then, Sophia emerged, and their eyes met in a fleeting moment as she paused.

Brandon saw her too, his gaze coolly sweeping over her face.

Sophia managed a strained smile.

Brandon coldly looked away.

Sophia felt awkward, gave a self-macking chuckle, and turned to leave.

Suddenly, Brandon called out to her, “Are you going out?”

His voice was as calm and steady as ever

Sophia looked at him surprised and nodded. “Yeah, just need to pick up a few things.”

Brandon nodded and said nothing more.

was the norm for

didn’t say more, just gave

follow her, but he

parked there through the glass of a shop window, her brow furrowing in confusion as phe

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to buy a new bulb for the broken

the new bulb, Sophia saw Brandon

locked

like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t

watched her, his presence heavy, making even Sophia’s

the door and followed her

Sophia didn’t say anything.

silently trailed behind her all

couldn’t bear it and turned hesitantly. “Do you

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

any food

remind him, “You know,

swing by for

hesitatingly unlocking the

the bulb in her hand, his brows knitting

“Yeah, the bathroom bulb

reached out. “Give it

okay, I

cut short as Brandon

stood on it, easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried about electrical hazards, said, “I’ll go turn off the power,”

phone’s flashlight to help him see. “Can you

deep, steady voice came from above as

it seemed like smart folks have a knack for figuring things out. His movements were smooth

She watched, transfixed.

the job and stepped down from the chair. Sophia was still staring, caught off guard by his gaze. She awkwardly tugged

legs to her face, lingering on her

made Sophia feel even

if the light’s working

she turned to leave, but her wrist was suddenly caught, her phone dropped, and a light filled the

skipped a beat, and before she knew

panic, and his hand smoothly slid from her wrist to wrap tightly around her waist, while his other hand fell to the back of her head,

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kiss.

tried to push him

her waist and the back of her skull suddenly lightened, and Brandon deepened the kiss

Sophia couldn’t resist

breathing began to fill the

Sophia against the wall,

quite understand Confused, but without a chance to delve deeper, the kiss became more intense, teetering on the edge of losing control, when the piercing ringtone of the cellphone shattered the

stopped, keeping her from seeing his face,

sense his breathing slowly

to pick up the ringing phone

softly, not looking up at him, just silently taking the phone and answering it, her hand covering the device as she

to the electrical switch

couldn’t help but glance at his retreating figure as a female voice