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.

norm for the past two

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

sound, didn’t follow her, but

the glass of a shop window, her brow furrowing in

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was there to buy a new bulb for the

out with the new bulb, Sophia saw Brandon

locked

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

his presence heavy, making even Sophia’s breathing

opened the door and followed her up the

Sophia didn’t say anything.

didn’t speak, just silently trailed behind her

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

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

food

but remind him, “You know,

an old friend swing

hesitatingly unlocking the

the bulb in her hand, his brows

nodded. “Yeah, the bathroom bulb

out. “Give

I can

Brandon had already taken the bulb

from the hallway, and stood on it, easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried about electrical hazards, said,

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

came from above as he

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

She watched, transfixed.

down from the chair. Sophia was still staring, caught off guard

legs to her face, lingering on her eyes, yet

made Sophia feel even

check if the light’s

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

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

from her wrist to wrap tightly around her waist, while his other hand fell to the back of her head, lifting her face towards

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kiss.

to

her skull suddenly

Sophia couldn’t resist

began to fill

the

chance to delve deeper, the kiss became more intense, teetering on the edge of losing control, when the

keeping her from seeing his face, and

sense his breathing slowly

the ringing phone for the second time, and

softly, not looking up at him, just silently taking the phone and

at her before heading to the electrical

but glance at his retreating figure as a female voice came through the