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.

for the

gave a polite

sound, didn’t follow her,

of a shop window, her brow furrowing in confusion as

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new bulb for

new bulb,

unavoidably locked eyes

enemies She couldn’t pretend he wasn’t there, but they had been like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t be overly friendly either. When their eyes met again, she

emotion, just watched her, his presence heavy, making even Sophia’s breathing feel

opened the door and followed her

Sophia didn’t say anything.

trailed behind her all the way

and turned

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

any food

couldn’t help but remind

old friend swing by

speechless, hesitatingly unlocking the

bulb in her hand,

the

reached out.

okay, I can

was cut short as Brandon had already

hallway, and stood on it, easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried about electrical hazards, said, “I’ll go turn off the power,” and shut off the circuit breaker, plunging the room into

on her phone’s flashlight to help

from above as he skillfully removed the old

things out. His movements were smooth and decisive, a sort of effortless cool. Sophia’s eyes drifted from his hands to his

She watched, transfixed.

Sophia was still staring, caught off guard by his gaze. She awkwardly tugged at her lips, stepping back to put some distance between

to her face, lingering on her eyes, yet he

Sophia feel even

go check if

to leave, but her wrist was suddenly caught,

beat, and before she knew it, Brandon had pulled her in front of

his other hand fell to the back of her head, lifting her face towards his. His crisp breath closed in, and Brandon sealed her

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kiss.

instinctively tried to push him

around her waist and the back of her skull suddenly lightened, and Brandon

Sophia couldn’t resist

breathing began to fill the

pushed Sophia against the wall, kissing her

rarely seen Brandon so rough and domineering, his demeanor tinged with a desperate emotion she couldn’t quite understand Confused, but without a chance to delve deeper, the kiss became more intense, teetering on the edge of losing control, when the

her from seeing his face,

clearly sense his breathing slowly

her go, turned to pick up the ringing phone for the second time, and handed it

him, just silently taking the phone and answering it, her hand covering the device as she turned away, Hello, who’s

heading to the electrical switch

glance at his retreating figure as a female voice came through the phone. “Is this