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.

the norm for the past

just gave a polite smile and

make another sound, didn’t follow her, but he didn’t leave

glass of a shop

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a new bulb

bulb, Sophia

locked eyes

and Brandon hadn’t split as bitter enemies She couldn’t pretend he wasn’t there, but they had been like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t be

just watched her, his presence heavy, making

Brandon opened the door and followed her up the stairs in

Sophia didn’t say anything.

her all the

couldn’t bear it and

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

any food

but remind him, “You

friend swing by

was speechless, hesitatingly unlocking

in her hand, his brows knitting slightly.

“Yeah, the bathroom

reached out. “Give

okay, I can

refusal was cut short as Brandon had already

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

flashlight to help him see. “Can

voice came from above as he skillfully

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

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

shifted from her retreating legs to her face, lingering

silence made Sophia feel

check if

leave, but her wrist was suddenly caught, her phone dropped, and a light filled

she knew it, Brandon had pulled

in a panic, and his hand smoothly slid from her wrist to wrap tightly around her waist, while his other hand

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kiss.

tried to push

around her waist and the back of her skull suddenly lightened, and Brandon deepened the kiss with an undeniable

Sophia couldn’t resist

breathing began to fill

pushed Sophia against the

chance to delve deeper, the kiss became more intense, teetering on the

abruptly stopped, keeping her from seeing his face, and

clearly sense

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

not looking up at him, just silently taking the phone and answering it, her hand

before heading to the

figure as a female voice came through the phone. “Is