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!”

looked up 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

the skinny man sprawled on the ground, struggling to get up

familiar, slightly vintage emerald bracelet, Sophia instinctively looked at the girl’s

her bag to check that nothing was missing, then turned to glare at the subdued thief. “Robbing in

giving the thief a piece of her mind, without paying him any more attention, she cheerfully

thanking him. “Huh?

was a hint of pleasant surprise instead

pausing habitually on the bracelet, then slowly moving up to her slightly surprised face, replying coolly

been protectively around

protecting was Sophia and waved at

smile.

she asked with concern.

I left the hotel, almost had my bag snatched, that’s

Barlow

“Are you staying

haven’t found a suitable apartment yet. My dad’s around, so I’m mooching off him, free food and lodging, and I can even squeeze some pocket money out of him

the words “my dad’s

back to Brandon. “You’re not staying at the Starlight Hotel too, are you? That’s where I ran into you last

nod. “Staying here for now.”

“Which room? I should come visit you guys when I’m bored at the hotel.”

continued. “You guys are staying together, right?”

respond to that, especially if Marian was Yolanda-it could lead

pondering how to answer, Brandon simply nodded. “Yeah,

Marian’s curiosity bounced

her head

commented. “That bracelet of yours is really nice. Where

if it hadn’t been on me since I was a kid. My parents say it’s a talisman that’s supposed to protect me, that’s the

a moment before returning to Marian. “You’ve had it