The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 56

Sophia was stumped by the question, instinctively lifting her gaze to meet Brandon’s.

Brandon was staring right back at her, his deep, mysterious eyes calm and tranquil, quietly waiting for her answer.

Sophia chuckled softly, her eyelashes fluttering down as she fell silent for a moment before looking back at him. “Is it that important?” Brandon nodded. “To me, it is.”

Sophia knew he was talking about the whole Yolanda situation.

“What if I were her? What then?” Sophia asked. “And if I’m not her, what about that?”

Brandon was caught off guard.

He hadn’t thought about that question.

He didn’t even want to think about it-the possibility of Sophia not being Yolanda.

Sophia let out a light laugh. “You’re hung up on her because of all the sweet memories you guys share. But if you’re the only one holding onto those memories, is she still that important?”

Brandon just looked at her, silent.

Sophia’s smile faded. “There’s nothing in my memory linked to you. Don’t pin your hopes on me. I’m afraid you’ll end up disappointed.”

“I’m sorry,” Brandon apologized.

Sophia smiled again. “It’s alright.”

She glanced at the empty bowl and stood up. “Shall we head back?”.

Brandon nodded, rising to his feet, ready to walk back with her when suddenly, the previously calm crowd erupted into commotion, along with a shrill female shout. “Robbery, there’s a robbery!”

and saw a tall, lanky Ephemora man clutching a woman’s purse and charging their way. He reflexively reached out for Sophia, pulling her to the side as the man came barreling towards them, his foot hooking back, and with a “snap,” a loud thud followed as something heavy hit the ground.

up from Brandon’s arms to see the skinny man sprawled on the ground, struggling to get up but quickly subdued by helpful bystanders, his grip on the purse relinquished.

up her bag, and when her eyes landed on the familiar,

missing, then turned to glare at the subdued thief. “Robbing

mind, without paying him any more attention, she cheerfully approached Brandon. “Hey

only recognized Brandon after thanking him. “Huh? It’s

a hint of

bracelet, then slowly moving up to her slightly surprised face, replying coolly with

been protectively around

the girl Brandon was protecting was Sophia and waved at her. “What a coincidence, running

a smile. “Yeah,

she asked with concern.

little startled when I left the hotel, almost had my bag snatched, that’s all.” Marian said nonchalantly, gesturing towards

Darcy and Dennis Barlow in the hotel parking lot and looked thoughtfully at

staying at the hotel for

around, so I’m mooching off him, free food and lodging, and I can even squeeze some pocket money out of him from time to time. Plus,

Brandon heard the words “my dad’s around,” he looked

Hotel too, are you? That’s where I ran into you last

nod. “Staying here for now.”

beamed. “Which room? I should come visit you guys

“You guys are staying

that, especially

was pondering how to answer,

couple?” Marian’s curiosity

shook her head gently.

bracelet of yours is really nice. Where did you

I wouldn’t wear it if it hadn’t been on me since I was a kid. My

mind wandering for a moment before returning to