The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 43

Sophia wasn’t quite used to being under such intense scrutiny. She rose from the couch and pointed towards the back

room.

“I’m gonna hit the sack for a bit,” she whispered, then glanced over at the kitchen behind her. “If you’ve got stuff to do, go ahead and dive into it. It’s cool to grab some takeout.”

Brandon just watched her without moving. “It’s all good, I’m not tied up.”

Sophia gave a polite smile. “Appreciate it.”

Brandon forced a smile too, but didn’t respond

Sophia gave a half-hearted smile as if to say hi, then tried to walk past him.

All of a sudden, Brandon reached out and snagged her forearm.

Sophia looked back at him, puzzled.

saw that his eyes were deep, hidden

on the way back home when she

the difference in looks and temperature, they both

yanked on her arm, pulling her into his embrace. As she started to look up in panic, he tightened his grip around her waist, his other hand landing on her chin, gently forcing

fully processing what was happening. As she instinctively tried to pull away, the more she struggled, the harsher

pushed up

supported the back of her

frantically tried to push him away, but the more she pushed, the more she seemed to

The last time she saw him this reckless and fierce was the night she mentioned divorce. After they had come to an agreement, she got up to freshen up, and he suddenly erupted like this, pinning her down with a wild disregard that eventually calmed down

“Brandon, stop it.”

last time, she clutched his wrists tightly, pleading in a

pause in his movements. He glanced at her, with no desire in his eyes,

let go of her after that look, like last

icy accusation in his eyes, nor did she know what she had said or done wrong to offend

never seen Brandon

always so incredibly calm

noticed his eyes slightly widened due to the

he was savoring her bewildered and flustered

Sophia who couldn’t stand the pressure of his gaze any