The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 277

"She just left, not even a few minutes ago."

As he finished speaking, he saw Brandon's brow furrow slightly and his eyes turn towards him. "Why would she clock out so early all of a sudden?"

Caught off guard by the question, Don responded.

"Well, it was time to punch out."

"She's not the type to watch the clock for quitting time."

"Plus," Brandon paused, "she left before it was time to finish up, didn't she?"

Sophia was a workhorse who could really get into the zone, never one to watch the clock or duck out early.

Don was at a loss for words, as Sophia definitely wasn't one to leave work early. Brandon's eyes had a sharp edge. "What exactly happened?"

The smile on Don's face stiffened. With everyone watching by the company's entrance, it wasn't the place for straight talk. He hesitated, glancing at Brandon, then hesitantly looked towards Martin.

Brandon's gaze followed to Martin.

Martin subtly turned his head away. With Marian inside and all the company people watching, he didn't want to bring it up there.

Brandon didn't press further.

"I'll catch up with you guys later."

He dropped the sentence coldly and turned on his heel, his steps firm and quick.

Don watched him hit the elevator button, stepping in without a pause, his long fingers also "snap" pressing the button, the elevator doors closing, and the car beginning its descent.

Don couldn't help but turn to Martin. "Let's get a move on and have a feast to set us on our way."

Martin glanced at him, ignoring the jest, and headed for the elevator.

Don followed suit.

Brandon rode the elevator down to the underground parking garage.

Getting into his car, he pulled out his phone to call Sophia.

After a brief ring, the call was picked up.

"Hello?" Her voice soft and listless, not sounding overly enthusiastic.

"Where are you at right now?"

Brandon asked, his other hand already fastening the seatbelt and starting the engine.

way home," Sophia said

her question, just softly asked, "Whereabouts are

wasn't too keen

a funk and

design project under Marian, which was Yolanda's name, to Louis that had stirred up some unpleasant memories, dragging

Brandon mistook her for Yolanda, Martin wanted to dress

hard, and finally

her feelings. It seemed like her efforts, even her

marriage was like this,

in Brandon's voice on the phone, Sophia felt an inexplicable

off

"What happened?" he asked.

was faint, weary, "I'm heading home, gotta hang up." With

glanced at the

a moment,

the bustling traffic, not the kind

road

deliberately slowed down, scanning the bike lane

wasn't too heavy

spotted Sophia walking leisurely along

hands casually resting on her purse's chain, her serene and pretty face looked

gave a

a moment when she saw the approaching black car, then looked towards

the car, also gave her a glance, then stepped out, walking

Seeing the tall figure

off in your voice," Brandon said, now standing

her, looking down

awkwardly turned her

are you walking

consider it a

then suggested, "How about I

by the roadside, "Plus, your

"It's fine."

phone, he

up and turned to her.

then gave

too long or

the trees, casting long shadows

accompanied her, not speaking to

couldn't help but glance at him; his deep-set profile was calm and handsome in

long while since she had taken a walk with Brandon

in their student days, they had shared such

were boarders, living not far from school. So after classes, they would often wait for each other,