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

just gave a polite smile and walked

make another sound, didn’t follow

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

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there to buy a new bulb for the

out with the new bulb, Sophia saw Brandon

locked eyes

had been like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t be overly friendly either. When their eyes met again, she gave a

his presence heavy,

she passed his car Brandon opened the door

Sophia didn’t say anything.

her all

and turned hesitantly. “Do you

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

food

remind him,

friend swing

hesitatingly unlocking the

in her hand, his brows

“Yeah, the bathroom bulb burned

reached out. “Give

I

was cut short as Brandon had already taken

on it, easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried about electrical hazards, said, “I’ll

phone’s flashlight to help

above as he skillfully removed the

knack for figuring things out. His movements were smooth and decisive, a

She watched, transfixed.

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

her retreating legs to her face,

Sophia feel even more

check if the light’s working

her wrist was suddenly caught, her phone dropped, and

and before she knew it, Brandon had pulled her

around her waist, while his other hand fell to the back of her head, lifting her face

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kiss.

to push

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

Sophia couldn’t resist

to fill

the wall, kissing her

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 piercing ringtone

his face, and pressed

sense

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

the phone and answering it, her hand covering the device as she turned

heading to the

figure as a female