The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 685

"I'm sorry, I..."

Brandon's voice was hoarse as he tried to apologize, but the words felt empty. The damage was done, and no amount of "sorry" could erase it.

He always tried to be careful, to avoid hurting her again, but every now and then, memories of their tangled past would surface, and he couldn't help but show a hint of longing for the way she used to be.

Sophia didn't say a word. She gently pushed him away, gave him a polite smile, adjusted her sweater, and softly said, "I need to get back to work..."

She turned to leave.

Brandon reached out and caught her arm.

Sophia didn't turn back but gently tried to pull away.

In truth, she hadn't been dwelling on it much these days. Brandon was a good guy, but every time he looked at her with that distant gaze, as if seeing someone else, it pricked her heart a little.

She didn't like that feeling.

But because there was still a certain unfamiliarity between them, she felt it wasn't her place to question or to care.

Brandon didn't let go.

that even if she had thoughts and feelings, she wouldn't

without the memories and the reality of their marriage, she felt she had

her in her tracks. "I've kept some

stopped struggling and turned back to him, confusion in

"We..."

the words wouldn't come. They were still in the midst of getting to know each other again, and if he

about him because they share the bond of being

bit puzzled. Just as she was about to speak, Brandon sighed deeply, glanced at her, and

the start, we

for each other were bad or anything like that.

never really paid attention to how other couples interacted. All the relationships in my life were distant and cold, and I assumed marriage was the same. So, I never put effort into our

slightly, then nodded gently. "I

enough, even though it was the first time hearing him speak so openly about their past issues, she

eyes only reflected a calmness as if she were listening

drawn to each other. But maybe because we're so similar in nature, most of the time, we were too calm and polite with each other, lacking the natural intimacy of an ordinary couple. I thought that was normal for us, so I never communicated with you about it or considered your needs. It wasn't until our marriage hit a rough patch that began to reflect on it and tried to make changes. But before I could show you those changes, you had your

caught,

he didn't say much, Sophia could sense