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

a calm smile “By the

stealthily pushed the bag, with the buzzing phone inside, back into place,

glow

“The number you have dialed is currently unavailable, and she felt a wave of panic. She didn’t know how Sophia was

twice and hurriedly hang up the call, Susan had been on edge, worried something might have happened to

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

unanswered, and Susan’s mind was racing with all sorts of scary possibilities, fearing something had happened to Sophia. After another failed attempt to reach her, Susan decided to call Ivan

picked up after a few

“Hello?

edged with panic as she spoke to the clear male voice on the other end, “Ivan,

meal, but

throwing up since noon, and she mentioned spotting so she went to the hospital t couldn’t talk to her properly because I was

Chapter 24

answering her video calls or phone.” Susan was on the verge of tears. “I’m worried something’s

and standing up “Don’t worry. I’ll go take a look and call you

Ivan hung up, grabbed his jacket and keys from the

at Sophia’s, Brandon caught a glimpse of the light from her bag and

back at the small bag, which wasn’t big enough

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 to open

wasn’t ready to tell Brandon about her pregnancy, and she wasn’t sure if there was a need to, as today’s encounter

her face, Brandon’s gaze shifted back to her bag. He glanced at it, then back at her face. “You