The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 3

And Kent was stumped.

Brandon said, “Aren’t you busy at work?”-

Kent shook his head like a madman. “Busy, super busy.”

He sneaked a peek at the darkness outside the window and couldn’t help but give a little nudge. “Mr. Crawley, it’s way past quitting time, and, uh, I’ve got an appointment to check out a place with a realtor, can I take off now?”

Brandon glanced at the time on his computer-it was already past seven.

He gave a nod “Mhm.”

Thanks. Mr. Crawley. After a hurried thank you, Kent did a quick tidy up and bolted out the door.

When the office door shut, Brandon finally lifted his gaze from the computer, his eyes lingering on the closed door for a moment before drifting to the vast night outside the window.

It was the time when thousands of homes were lit up, and the lights in the distant neighborhood were twinkling like

stars.

Brandon’s mind wandered to the lights at home and Sophia, always curled up on the couch sketching.

Sophia’s face flashed through his mind, and Brandon’s expression softened. He pulled his eyes away from the window and back to the computer screen. His long fingers hit the keyboard, ready to dive back into work, but after typing just one character, he stopped. The designs and spreadsheets that once captivated him now seemed bland.

With a swift move, Brandon pushed the keyboard away, stood up, yanked his suit jacket off the coat rack, grabbed the car keys from his desk, and left.

Once in the car, his emotions gradually settled down.

Brandon let out a sigh, started the engine, and slowly drove off.

Outside the window, the busy streets were a blur of light and color, a hive of activity. Brandon drove aimlessly, not wanting to go home.

As he passed by Sophia’s neighborhood, Kent’s words burst into his mind unannounced. “Looks like Sophia’s gonna sell the house.”

Brandon couldn’t help but glance at the entrance to her complex.

Just then, Sophia emerged, and their eyes met in a fleeting moment as she paused.

Brandon saw her too, his gaze coolly sweeping over her face.

Sophia managed a strained smile.

Brandon coldly looked away.

Sophia felt awkward, gave a self-macking chuckle, and turned to leave.

Suddenly, Brandon called out to her, “Are you going out?”

His voice was as calm and steady as ever

Sophia looked at him surprised and nodded. “Yeah, just need to pick up a few things.”

Brandon nodded and said nothing more.

was the norm for

didn’t say more, just gave a

sound, didn’t follow her, but he didn’t leave

still parked there through the glass of a shop window, her brow furrowing in confusion as phe entered

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new bulb for the broken

out with the new bulb,

locked

but they had been like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t be overly

showed no emotion, just watched her, his presence

Brandon opened the door and followed her up the stairs in

Sophia didn’t say anything.

didn’t speak, just silently trailed behind her all the

and turned hesitantly. “Do you need

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

food

but remind him, “You know, we’re

friend swing by for

was speechless, hesitatingly

her hand, his brows knitting slightly. “Light’s

“Yeah, the bathroom bulb

out. “Give

okay, I can

refusal was cut short as Brandon

a chair from the hallway, and stood on it, easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried about electrical hazards, said, “I’ll go turn off the power,” and shut off the circuit breaker,

phone’s flashlight to help him see.

came from above as he skillfully

for figuring things out. His movements were smooth and decisive,

She watched, transfixed.

still staring, caught off guard

gaze shifted from her retreating legs to her face, lingering on her eyes, yet he

silence made Sophia feel

check if the

was suddenly caught, her phone dropped,

and before she knew it, Brandon

other hand fell to the back of her head, lifting her face towards his. His

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kiss.

instinctively tried to push him

of her skull

Sophia couldn’t resist

began to fill

the wall, kissing her

demeanor tinged with a desperate emotion she couldn’t quite understand Confused, but without a chance to delve deeper, the kiss became more intense, teetering on the edge of losing control, when

from seeing his face,

sense his

pick up the ringing phone for the second time, and handed it

said softly, not looking up at him, just silently taking the phone and answering it, her hand covering the device as she turned

to

but glance at his retreating figure as a female voice came through the phone.