The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 14

Yvonne couldn’t for the life of her remember what little Phoebe looked like, but Sophia had got this same chill, soft vibe that brought on this weird sense of familianty So when Brandon, who had never had a girlfriend before, brought Sophia home out of the blue and announces they had gone and tied the knot, Yvonne totally got why her bro would get married. so fast. Although their mom thought Brandon’s quickie wedding was all because Sophia had got a bun in the oven and

his sense of duty kicked in

Yvonne wasn’t sure, but she could tell Brandon was actually looking forward to that kid.

She had caught him more than once buried in mommy-and-baby books, stuff about what moms-to-be should eat, do’s

and don’ts, and how to take care of newborns and new moms

However, luck wasnt on their side with the kiddo.

Every time she saw Brandon looking at her daughter, it was like he’s seeing his own through her eyes.

But if he was so into kids, why hadn’t he and Sophia tried for another for the past two years?

Most of the time, Yvonne admitted she couldn’t figure out what was going on in her brother’s head.

demeanor, and couldn’t help but cautiously ask, “When are you and Sophia thinking of having another kid? You’re not getting any younger, and your career’s solid. It’s about time for a baby, isn’t it? Brandon paused for a sec, totally ignoring her question, and kept playing with

“Brandon, have you guys talked about it or what? Is it Sophia who’s not ready, or is it you? I mean, sure, raising kids can

face not looking

“Brandon?” Yvonne asked, surprised

arms, gave her a look and said, “You don’t have

Yvonne was speechless.

feet, grabbing his car keys off the

lock up

the door, slamming it behind him so hard Yvonne nearly

totally baffled, staring at the door, trying to figure out what just happened. After a quick once-over of the place. she realized there’s no trace of

lost, Yvonne scratched her head, sensing something’s off, and after a moment, sneaked in a call

could it be? Your brother’s always been overprotective of Sophia,” Patricia replied, her tone not the best since Brandon’s non-response had

as far as she’s concerned, she was no different from his

voice. “Mom, can we just talk normally, please?

a bit.

said, “He just

something’s off with him today. The place reeks of booze, he

Chapter 14

and he told me I don’t have a sister-in-law.

shocked Yvonne, her legs crossing and uncrossing as Patricia pondered, recalling how Sophia left for the airport looking like she was heading abroad for a long stay. If it wasn’t a relationship issue, why else would she be gone