The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 39

Sophia heard a girl’s voice griping from behind her, “What’s this Yolanda stuff all about? You’re acting like you don’t know me. My name is Marian Barlow, Marian, OK?”

Sophia didn’t know if she was just being oversensitive to the name “Yolanda’ and mistakenly thought it was about her, or if it was really just a coincidence. She couldn’t help but turn her head to sneak a peek at the girl, then at Don, both

strangers.

She shook her head with a chuckle, scolding herself for being too touchy, and then headed to the other side of the

exhibition area.

The seminar was about to kick off, and everyone had already snagged their seats early.

Sophia checked the time on her phone, there was still a while to go, so she walked into the multimedia classroom.

At the entrance, staff were collecting resumes and portfolios. Sophia had brought hers along, too, but hesitated for a moment when she thought of the “Yolanda incident from earlier.

The girl collecting resumes shot a puzzled look at the resume in her hand, then at her, “Hello?”

She said it with a meaningful glance at the resume and portfolio Sophia was holding.

Sophia hesitated, then handed it over. Thanks.”

The girl smiled, “No worries.”

Sophia returned the smile and took a seat in the back row of the classroom.

thing messing with her head or not, Sophia was a bit out

was now seated in the front row and waved cheerfully at Don when he walked in through the front

a smile and then stepped up to

this Yolanda was the one Brandon was searching for, were Don and Brandon old pals? Or was it just a coincidence that they both had some connection to Yolanda, but no mutual

the seminar and didn’t feel like sticking around. Seizing the chance as

picked up

the multimedia classroom too; the back door was closed, so she had to take the long way around to the front. To her surprise, she

awkward smile as a

been hit earlier, asked with

at all. It was fascinating” Sophia replied with a smile. I just have something going

smiled back. “Family first, don’t let

response, not lingering on small talk,

a new ancient-style design portfolio. The clever fusion of classical window patterns and garden elements with modern materials caught his attention. He pulled out that portfolio along with the resume, and the name “Sophia’ caught his eye. Her work experience section was

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eyebrows in surprise, not

resume and then turned to the girl collecting resumes, shaking the resume,

resume and nodded without hesitation, “Yeah, but she just left. The girl who just said hi to you.” It wasn’t that she had a super memory. It was just that Sophia’s resume was so minimalist compared to the flashy ones. around it. The resume was just a simple sheet of A4 paper, so plain it made her do a double-take at Sophia, who was a stunner with a unique presence – a rare blend of innocence and grace, bookish yet gentle and demure. She remembered her in a heartbeat, which

surprised, and somehow felt that her work matched her

call me if you need anything,” he said in a rush, taking

after her.

“Ms. Yearwood.”

hall of the teaching building, she heard Don’s voice behind

see Don approaching

“What’s up?” she asked.

front of her, catching his breath while patting his chest, and handed her

it, recognized it as hers, and nodded, “Yeah,

his breath, said, “Ms. Yearwood, I’m really into your design