The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 24

Sophia’s band twitched as she switched shoes, but she quickly composed herself Slipping into her slippers, she looked up at him and explained. “Got a hands on class today, heading to the construction site Walking in heels would be a nightmare, so I swapped them for flats

Brandon’s gaze landed on the trench coat she was wearing “A trench coat to a construction site?”

“Well Sophia’s voice hitched. “We change into our uniforms at school before heading to the site. We gotta dress the part, you know

Brandon gave her a skeptical look but didn’t press further

Sophia squashed the nervous flutter and dawdled over her shoes, hanging up her bag filled with medicine and medical reports at the entryway. As she withdrew her hand, she couldn’t help but second quess herself and cast an anxious

glance at Brandon

Brandon’s attention had already shifted to the room

Sophia’s place was a simple studio apartment The kitchen and bathroom were side by side at the entrance. Beyond that was a makeshift living area with a small sofa and coffee table, and further in was a bed and a closed-off balcony. The interior was clean and bright decorated in a refreshing Nordic style with a hint of countryside charm. Sophia’s living habits, much like when she was married, were laid back and casual. Her room was tidy but dotted with carelessly placed trinkets For instance, the coffee table was spotless, yet the white tabletop was home to a bamboo basket crammed haphazardly with knick knacks Among the clutter Brandon spotted a piece of paper that looked like a medical report his brows furrowing slightly as he walked towards the coffee table

Sophia’s gaze involuntarily followed Brandon’s, landing on the medical report carelessly placed in the basket. Her heart skipped a beat, and instinctively she reached out and tugged at the hem of Brandon’s clothes

Brandon turned to look at her, his piercing black eyes filled with questions

forced a calm smile “By the way,

the buzzing phone inside, back into place,

glow

have dialed is currently unavailable, and she felt

the call, Susan had been on

the restroom, she managed a quick call to Sophia, who was on her way to the hospital. Susan could hear the unease in Sophia’s voice, clearly flustered, even though Sophia reassured her that it was just a stomachache and she wanted to get it checked out. When the test results came back clear, Sophia immediately sent them to Susan to ease her mind. But Susan was

went unanswered, and Susan’s mind was racing with all sorts of scary possibilities, fearing something had happened to Sophia. After another

picked up after a

“Hello?

clear male voice on the other

a meal, but his

noon, and she mentioned spotting so she went to the hospital t couldn’t talk to her properly because I was busy, and now i don’t know how she’s doing.

Chapter 24

phone.” Susan was on the verge of tears. “I’m worried something’s happened to

utensils and standing up “Don’t worry. I’ll go take

that, Ivan hung up, grabbed his jacket and keys from the coat rack, and

caught a glimpse of the light from her bag and nodded towards it.

small bag, which wasn’t

hospital and hadn’t taken it out since. The medical reports and medication were also crammed on top inside the bag Sophia didn’t dare

Brandon about her pregnancy, and she wasn’t sure if there

gaze shifted back to her bag. He glanced at it, then