The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 382

So back then, he and Laura couldn't help but worry about Sophia's marriage to Brandon not lasting long. They hinted and nudged Sophia countless times, telling her that snagging Brandon was like winning the lottery, the kind of luck she'd accumulate over many previous lifetimes. They told her to become humble a bit, not to be as stubborn as she was back at home, to soften up and play along with Brandon more often.

With Brandon's family background and his catch of the day looks, there were loads of women lined up wanting to tie the knot with him.

Being a guy himself, Aaron could sort of get why Brandon was kind of cold- hearted when it came to romance.

With a silver spoon background, movie star looks, and running a huge corporation, Brandon could have any woman he wanted at the snap of his fingers. Why would he bother with the nitty-gritty of a woman's whims, let alone bend over backward to accommodate them?

But what they didn't see coming was that despite all their warnings and brainwashing, Sophia still gave them the silent treatment and divorced Brandon without a peep. Their marriage barely made it past the two-year mark.

Although he and Laura had their reservations about the longevity of the marriage, its abrupt end caught them totally off guard and they found themselves unexpectedly out of a stellar in-law relationship.

Thinking about it, Aaron couldn't help but feel a bit of regret.

When Brandon noticed Aaron tailing him, he finally stopped in his tracks and turned around, "What's up?"

Aaron flashed an awkward smile, "Nothing much." But he couldn't help himself and asked, "What brings you here, Brandon?"

Brandon replied, "Stuff to do."

Without waiting for a response, Brandon politely nodded and then took off with long strides.

By the time Aaron thought to catch up, Brandon was already out of sight. He looked around the entrance of the scenic area but couldn't spot Brandon. Instead, he found Barbara and Betty still waiting for him.

Barbara was the first to spot him and called out, "Looking for something? We've been standing right in front of you for ages. Blind or what?"

Aaron, not in the mood for her attitude, just frowned and mumbled to himself, "Where did he dash off to in the blink of an eye?"

are you talking

help being curious and scanned the crowd, but

lot." Barbara looked at him with surprise, "You must be mistaken. Why on earth would

for a bit." Aaron insisted, glancing back at the crowd, "I'm also stumped as to why he'd be

natural, "That's to be expected, right? Everyone moves on and starts families after a couple of

more serious, "So he really got

mix of emotions hit him. He hadn't felt the loss of Brandon as a brother-in-law that strongly since he hadn't heard of any women around Brandon. But the thought of Brandon marrying someone else meant he'd truly be

sister's been divorced for years, and you're still hung up on the guy. No offense, but can't you be a bit more ambitious? Try earning your keep without

for it. They have relatives doing well, and if they'd just swallow their pride, give some gifts, and socialize a bit, arranging a

"At least we stand on our own

"That's all the

the money?" Barbara couldn't resist a jab, "You've been at it

wait. Once my company lands the Frost family project, I'll make sure you and our

dismissively,

was full of hot air was countless. Except for a small project he landed three years prior thanks to his

was still dreaming of landing a big project

used to their bickering, whispered, "Can you two

wasn't really mad at Aaron. They'd been together for over a decade, bickering and squabbling

remembered running into Sophia earlier, "Oh, by the way, I saw Sophia just now.

her incredulously, "For

two years old, pretty cute. I asked if it was

"How come she got

"You never cared about your

get involved in their family drama, so she didn't have much to say on the matter. Aaron glanced at her but didn't respond, still wearing that thoughtful, serious