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.”

of the problem too.

gaze steady on her, “Sophia, if I promise it won’t happen again, and I assure you they’ll never bother you again, would you come

paused, looking at

women in this world, outstanding, beautiful, interesting, all sorts.

“What if I just can’t live without you?”

Brandon a

his eyes

out of habit? Because I’m low maintenance and you can’t be

“I won’t deny that’s part

used to a new phone, it feels awkward at the beginning, but give it a couple

regret not switching

I’ve found that I’m happier

course, I won’t deny that I might find a new phone that suits me,” Sophia said, looking at him, “Brandon, there’s no turning back

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

without a word.

Adam’s apple bob.

he spoke calmly,

and

didn’t speak

of her discharge and drove

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

feel guilty,” Brandon cut her off, “Consider it a small amend

falling silent.

to pick you up

a slight nod.

say much else and left after a brief

five in the afternoon

her up two and

off at the airport, the drive

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