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!”

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

sprawled on the ground,

and when her eyes landed on the familiar, slightly vintage emerald bracelet, Sophia instinctively looked at

missing, then turned to glare at the subdued thief. “Robbing in broad daylight, are you out of your mind?”

thief a piece of her mind, without paying him any more

thanking him.

this time, there was a hint of

slowly moving up to her slightly surprised face, replying coolly with simple words. “You’re welcome.”

had been protectively around Sophia’s

was protecting was Sophia and waved at her. “What a coincidence, running into you

smile. “Yeah,

asked with concern. “Are

almost had my bag snatched, that’s all.” Marian said nonchalantly,

Darcy and Dennis Barlow in the hotel parking

Marian, “Are you staying at the hotel for

here recently and haven’t found a suitable apartment yet. My dad’s around, so I’m mooching off him, free food and lodging,

dad’s around,” he looked

not staying at the Starlight Hotel too, are you? That’s where I ran into

gave her a nod. “Staying here

“Which room? I should come visit you guys

continued. “You guys are

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

answer, Brandon

Marian’s curiosity

her head gently.

“That bracelet of yours is

played with the bracelet on her wrist. “This old thing? It’s so ugly. I wouldn’t wear it if it hadn’t been on me since I was a kid.

before