The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 176

Brandon had a poker face, didn't say a word, didn't even glance back at Sophia, but his grip on her wrist was tight, showing no signs of letting go.

Marian threw a puzzled look at Brandon and then turned to Sophia.

Sophia's expression was equally calm.

Marian noticed a slight twitch in Sophia's wrist as if she wanted to pull away, but then she stopped.

Sophia didn't want to become the center of attention.

She chose to compromise, turned around, and gave an awkward smile to the onlookers, then sat down where she was.

Finally, Brandon's grip on her wrist loosened.

The two hadn't exchanged a single word throughout, but the undercurrents between them made everyone exchange glances, kind of clueless about what was going on, but the air was thick with gossip.

Don gave Brandon and Sophia a thoughtful look.

Sophia remained indifferent, lost in her thoughts as she stared at the bonfire.

The coolness on Brandon's handsome face didn't fade away.

He was silent, but his aura of gloom spread, scattering the previously lively atmosphere.

The volume of everyone's conversations dropped unconsciously.

Don approached with a smile, patting Brandon on the shoulder, "What brings you here, man?"

While speaking, Don sat down next to Brandon, trying to break the ice.

Brandon, "Yeah, aren't you supposed to be Mr.

awkward being sandwiched between the two, Sophia shifted toward the fire, giving

to Marian, "What are you

pointed at Don, "He

gaze shifted to Don, calm yet icy, sending a chill

called some extra folks," Don quickly explained, "No harm

anything? Why the panic?" Brandon's

was caught

couldn't help but remember the two beatings he got from Brandon when they

saying they'd end up married, which left Yolanda

and held it out of reach, which resulted in the chain breaking and Yolanda, in tears, and

subconsciously, and it was also Yolanda

the deep-seated memory of those beatings, Don instinctively sought Sophia's

by

himself was momentarily stunned, unsure

for help when the real

Don's gaze fell, his eyelids

help but chuckle, "What's the deal here? You guys look like you're talking

couldn't resist nudging Sophia with her elbow, "You have any clue what they're up

her head, not wanting to delve

from Brandon made his face grow even

That was so Sophia.

said they could only be strangers, and she made it crystal

nonchalance made him feel like

urge to lash out with no outlet, his blood boiling with aggression that wanted to break free but was tightly restrained by his

since Sophia

a kite whose strings were held by Sophia; when

bit, and his focus