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.

for the past two

gave a polite smile

make another sound, didn’t follow her,

glass of a shop window, her brow furrowing in confusion as

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to buy a new bulb for the

with the new bulb,

unavoidably locked eyes

bitter enemies She couldn’t pretend he wasn’t there, but they had been like strangers in their mamage, so she couldn’t be overly

just watched her, his presence heavy,

she passed his car Brandon opened the door and followed her

Sophia didn’t say anything.

silently trailed behind her

couldn’t bear it and turned hesitantly. “Do you

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

food

help but remind him, “You know, we’re

friend swing by for a

speechless, hesitatingly unlocking the

her hand, his brows knitting

the bathroom bulb burned

out. “Give it

okay, I can do

short as Brandon

light. Sophia, worried about electrical

on her phone’s flashlight to help him see.

from above as he skillfully

movements were smooth

She watched, transfixed.

guard

legs to her face, lingering on her eyes, yet

made Sophia feel even

go check if the light’s working

she turned to leave, but her wrist was suddenly

knew it, Brandon had pulled her in

while his other hand fell to the back of

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kiss.

tried to push

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

Sophia couldn’t resist

breathing began to

against the wall, kissing

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,

abruptly stopped, keeping her from seeing his face, and

clearly sense his breathing slowly

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

at him, just silently taking the phone and

her before heading to the

a female voice