The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 174

"Brandon's parents asked me to help make this thing happen," Don said.

"Honestly, as an outsider, I shouldn't be sticking my nose in. But as Brandon's friend, I want him to be happy."

Sophia just looked at him without a word. Don hadn't quite hit the nail on the head yet.

"You know Brandon," Don continued. "The guy's actually got a lot going for him— he's easy on the eyes, tall, in good shape, smart as a whip, Ivy League grad, CEO of a big company, rolling in dough, and handsome to boot. He doesn't mess around like some other guys, he's clean as a whistle, kind, and considerate. The only downside is he's a bit cold when it comes to feelings and emotions."

Don looked at Sophia as he spoke. "A guy like him, stepping into a new marriage would be a walk in the park. Because to him, who he marries might not make much of a difference."

Sophia remained silent.

She had talked about this issue with Brandon before, and he had admitted that for him, who he married didn't really matter.

A person like that, you could say he's heartless, but also that he's capable of long- term commitment.

He wouldn't cheat on his marriage, nor would he have an affair. In fact, if you're not looking for romance, he's the perfect partner to just settle down with and get through life.

Don could read the thoughts in Sophia's eyes.

"So, you see, if someone really pushed for it, single Brandon and Yolanda could end up together," Don said seriously, looking at her. "Sophia, have you really thought this through? One day, he'll get married, have his own family; can you truly be okay with that?"

"From the moment I decided to divorce him, his future life wasn't something I should be concerned about or care for," Sophia said softly, understanding Don's point. "Mr. Dempsey, if you want to play matchmaker for Brandon and Marian, don't worry about me."

Don looked at Sophia, speechless.

Her calmness left him feeling somewhat deflated.

He was actually torn inside.

Due to his childhood crush on Yolanda, and watching Brandon's dedication to her over the years, this affection and dedication had turned into an obsession to see the star-crossed lovers finally together, an obsession that was abruptly cut short when Brandon had his whirlwind wedding.

it, as Brandon's actions felt like a

of Brandon's marriage, he, like Martin, refused to find out or get to know

didn't expect Brandon's wife to

that admiration wasn't enough to compete with his

Yolanda were just too

love, he would have just

and Brandon had lost his usual composure and calm. Instead of dragging it out, as he had discussed with Kent before, what's called not being able to let go wasn't necessarily about deep feelings; it's

just needed to start a new relationship to

a

wasn't the old-fashioned kind where one set up a dinner and awkwardly shove two

the lively atmosphere today and pull both Brandon and

a crowded place, the matchmaking wasn't so obvious, and whether it worked out or

in the thick of the action, it's easier to see each

to come wasn't

a

Don hadn't had much contact with Marian in the past two

sent Marian a WhatsApp message. [Heard you're in the West district for

a video clip

about someone inviting

I'll be there in

"OK" gesture, then sent a message to Brandon. [Company team-building tonight, fancy coming

came

Predictable.

party for Sophia's success, you're

words "Sophia" seemed to pause Brandon for a second,

turned off his phone, tossed it aside, and tried to get back to work, but his

vaguely remembered that he'd never celebrated

it was a birthday or an anniversary, he never

high school, though, they'd celebrated

some trouble one night and didn't go