The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 588-2

Chapter 585

Watching the young couples strolling affectionately around the mall, Brandon seemed a bit spaced out.

Maybe Theresa wasn't too keen on this vibe either. The place was crawling with kiddos being held by their moms or carried for a shopping spree.

Brandon couldn't help but notice Theresa's face shift from calm to envy and then to loss. That was exactly why he was reluctant to bring her out.

But like Susan said, this was an inevitable part of Theresa's future. Whether she was heading out or off to school, she was gonna be surrounded by kids with their moms. He couldn't keep her in a bubble just because he was scared of her feeling down.

Susan caught the look of longing and sadness on Theresa's little face, too. She tried to cheer her up with a grin, "Sweetie, let's go score you some fancy threads."

She kept it light and playful, really trying to lift her spirits. Theresa glanced at Susan but hesitated and shook her head, turning back to look at Brandon.

Brandon cracked a smile at her, "How about we go pick out some New Year's paintings first? It's the festive season, and we gotta deck out the place. I'm clueless about this stuff. Wanna give your daddy a hand?"

The gloom that was hanging over Theresa instantly lifted, and she nodded eagerly, "Okay!"

She wriggled out of Brandon's arms and tugged at his hand towards the supermarket.

Susan, seeing a bit of life come back into Theresa's face, felt a twinge of relief. Gotta hand it to Brandon, he was her real deal dad, and just like Sophia, he had a knack for tuning into Theresa's every whim.

At the thought of Sophia, a wave of sadness hit Susan. This was supposed to be their first New Year as a family of three, but.

for Theresa even more. No dad before, and now no mom. Kent caught the sorrowful look Susan had for Theresa

not snapping back at him

Her little face

wasn't really into the whole New Year's decor thing, but as Theresa laid out her vision for

little detail around the house. Back then, he just wasn't into it and would simply nod and say, "Sure, whatever you decide." That indifference slowly snuffed out the

excitement and anticipation with gentle patience. Occasionally, when he looked up, he'd catch Sophia staring at them, a mix of

her eyes probably stemmed from remembering his past indifference towards her. The same scenes, but with such a different

must have been hurting and

so close, yet there was always this mountain range between us, impossible

once, but I just couldn't

family, yet I don't. All my life, I've wanted to feel

you've never

determination but never sent, resurfaced in Brandon's mind as he reached for a painting, and

looked

their gazes to Brandon in confusion; they discerned Brandon's reddened eyes with tears welling up, and his being absent-minded. Brandon's suddenly becoming

called out to him,

away slightly. Without a word, he just silently handed the painting to Theresa, squatting down, looking

was at

She called

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