The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 138

He glanced at Sophia, “Yeah, I’ve thought about it.”

“So, would you consider remarrying?”

Brandon probed, “Is that a big deal to you?”

Sophia wanted to say it was crucial, but remembered how sharp he was when he first figured out she was pregnant, and on the day they met in Wye City, when he offered to take her home and she refused, he’d pondered thoughtfully, “You’re so resistant, you hiding something from me?” She also recalled how his eyes had sharpened when he casually brought up seeing a little girl in a restaurant who reminded him of her. And then there was that time at Don’s get-together when he had grilled her fiercely, “Have you really cut ties completely? Sophia, be honest with me, is that child still alive?” Her words had reached the tip of her tongue but she held them back.

Brandon’s overly keen insight made her wary of any carelessness.

She even managed a breezy smile, “Nah, just curious.”

Adding on, she said, “I’ve heard guys usually find it easier to remarry after a divorce, especially someone with your credentials.”

Brandon looked at her, unmoved, “Such great credentials, yet you still dropped me so easily, didn’t you?”

Sophia’s smile froze for a moment, then she looked at him calmly, “You’re out of my league.”

Brandon asked, “What would ‘in your league’ look like to you?”

Sophia replied, “Matching social status, right?”

“Matching social status,” Brandon repeated softly, his eyes on her, “Is that so important to you?”

Sophia answered, “To me, it is.”

Brandon questioned, “What if you were Yolanda?”

Sophia was taken aback. It had been so long since she heard that name, and hearing Brandon mention it now, she couldn’t help but feel startled. His gaze remained fixed on her, “The Frost family and the Crawley family are not only well-matched but also from old money.”

“Let’s not talk about a hypothetical that wouldn’t exist. Even if it did, back when I was just a nobody orphan, your parents disapproved of me, thinking! wasn’t good enough. But if I suddenly became the daughter of a wealthy family, unchanged on the inside and out, would they just overlook their past disdain because of my influential background and start seeing me differently?” Sophia asked, “Even if they could, wouldn’t you find that disgusting?” After a moment of silence, Brandon said, “I’m sorry about the past. I neglected you and the harm they caused.”

was part of the problem too. It was an

her, “Sophia, if I promise it won’t

paused, looking at

women in this world, outstanding, beautiful, interesting, all sorts. It’s not like you can’t

if I just can’t live

Brandon

watching her, his eyes

forced a smile, “Is it out of habit? Because I’m low maintenance and you

won’t deny

first. Like getting used to a new phone, it feels awkward at the beginning, but give it a couple of days and not only does it fit right in your hand, it works better. Then you

regret not switching phones sooner?”

found that I’m happier without

might find a new phone that suits me,” Sophia said, looking at him, “Brandon, there’s no turning back for us.”

not cut out for being partners.” Sophia’s voice was soft, “Maybe we need people who complement our

her without a

saw his Adam’s apple bob.

a while, he spoke calmly, “Maybe.”

faint, and he said no more.

didn’t speak

her discharge

tonight? Maybe I can treat you to dinner.” Sophia hesitated to ask as they parted, “You’ve been

guilty,” Brandon cut her off, “Consider

falling silent.

to pick you up tomorrow.”

a slight

and left after a

flight was at five in

to pick her up two and

off at the airport, the drive there

Sophia to check in, then walked her to the security checkpoint before finally asking, “I won’t be much around the branch office, Don will take care of it. The Zenithan-style resort project is also being handled, so I won’t get too involved. Don’t worry about me, just make the