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

too, didn’t say more, just gave a polite smile and walked

didn’t follow her, but

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

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new

out with the new bulb, Sophia saw Brandon still

locked eyes

but they had been like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t be overly

showed no emotion, just watched her, his presence heavy, making even

she passed his car Brandon opened the door and followed her

Sophia didn’t say anything.

speak, just silently trailed behind her all the

bear it and turned hesitantly.

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

any food

remind

friend swing

was speechless, hesitatingly unlocking the

in her hand, his brows knitting slightly.

the bathroom

out. “Give

okay, I

refusal was cut short as Brandon had

at the bathroom fixture, grabbed a chair from the hallway, and stood on it, easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried about electrical hazards, said, “I’ll go turn

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

steady voice came from above

change a bulb before, but it seemed like smart folks have a knack for figuring things out. His movements were smooth and decisive, a sort

She watched, transfixed.

job and stepped down from the chair. Sophia was still staring, caught off guard by

from her retreating legs to her face, lingering on her eyes, yet he

Sophia feel even more

go check if the

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

she knew

her wrist to wrap tightly around her waist, while his other hand fell

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kiss.

to push him

and the back of her skull suddenly

Sophia couldn’t resist

began to fill the cramped

against the wall, kissing her somewhat

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

abruptly stopped, keeping her from seeing his face, and

clearly sense his

the ringing phone for the second time, and handed it

up at him, just silently taking the phone and

before heading to the electrical switch by

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