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 the past two

didn’t say more, just gave a polite smile

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

car still parked there through the glass of a

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to buy a new bulb

new bulb, Sophia saw Brandon still

unavoidably locked

they had been like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t be overly friendly either. When their eyes met again, she gave a slight

emotion, just watched her, his presence heavy,

car Brandon opened the door

Sophia didn’t say anything.

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

it and turned hesitantly. “Do you

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

food at

remind him, “You

friend swing by for

hesitatingly unlocking

bulb in her hand,

the bathroom bulb

out. “Give it

I can

Brandon had

fixture, grabbed a chair from the hallway, and stood on it, easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried

to help him see. “Can you see

Brandon’s deep, steady voice came from above as

for figuring things out. His movements were smooth and decisive, a sort of effortless cool. Sophia’s eyes drifted from his hands to his face, his sharp profile silhouetted

She watched, transfixed.

and stepped down from the chair. Sophia was still staring, caught off guard by his gaze. She awkwardly tugged at her

her retreating legs to her

made Sophia

if the

leave, but her wrist was suddenly caught, her phone dropped,

she knew it, Brandon had pulled her in

a panic, and his hand smoothly slid from her wrist to wrap tightly around her waist, while his other hand fell to the back of her head, lifting her face towards his. His crisp breath

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kiss.

instinctively tried to push him

hands around her waist and the back of her skull suddenly lightened, and Brandon deepened the kiss with an

Sophia couldn’t resist

began to

Sophia against the

understand Confused, but without a chance to delve deeper, the kiss became more intense, teetering on the edge of losing control, when the piercing ringtone of the cellphone shattered the room’s

her from seeing his face, and pressed her cheek against his

clearly sense his

pick up the ringing

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

at her before heading to the electrical switch by

figure as a female voice