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 the past two

more, just gave a polite smile

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

parked there through the glass of a

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buy a new bulb for the

bulb, Sophia saw Brandon still

locked

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

her, his presence heavy, making

Brandon opened the door and

Sophia didn’t say anything.

just silently trailed behind her all the way to her

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

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

any food

remind him, “You

an old friend swing

hesitatingly unlocking

her hand, his

the bathroom bulb

reached out.

I

cut short as Brandon

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

flashlight to help him see. “Can you

Brandon’s deep, steady voice came from above as he skillfully removed the

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

She watched, transfixed.

quickly finished the job and stepped down from the chair. Sophia was still staring, caught off guard by his gaze. She awkwardly tugged at her lips, stepping back

her retreating legs to her face, lingering on her

silence made Sophia feel even more

check if the light’s working

her wrist was suddenly caught, her phone

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 towards his. His crisp breath closed in, and Brandon sealed her

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kiss.

instinctively tried to push

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

Sophia couldn’t resist

began to fill the

against the

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 of the cellphone shattered

seeing his

clearly sense his breathing slowly

let her go, turned to pick up the ringing phone for the second

just silently taking the phone and answering it, her hand covering the device as she turned away,

at her before heading to

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