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

say more, just gave a polite smile

follow her, but he didn’t leave

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

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new bulb

bulb, Sophia saw

unavoidably locked eyes

and Brandon hadn’t split as 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 friendly either. When their eyes met again, she gave a slight tug

emotion, just watched her, his presence heavy, making even Sophia’s breathing feel

she passed his car Brandon opened the door and followed

Sophia didn’t say anything.

behind her all the way to

and

Brandon said, “No”

Sophia was silent

any food at

help but remind him, “You

an old friend swing

was speechless, hesitatingly

her hand, his

“Yeah, the bathroom

reached out.

I can

was cut short as Brandon had already taken

easily reaching the light. Sophia, worried about electrical hazards, said, “I’ll

flashlight to help him

deep, steady voice came from above as he skillfully removed the

out. His movements were smooth and

She watched, transfixed.

the chair. Sophia was still staring, caught off guard by his gaze. She awkwardly tugged at her lips, stepping back to put some distance between

retreating legs to her face, lingering on her eyes,

silence made Sophia feel even more

check if

suddenly

before she knew

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 closed in, and Brandon sealed her lips with

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kiss.

tried to push him

of her skull suddenly lightened, and Brandon deepened the kiss

Sophia couldn’t resist

breathing began to fill the cramped

Sophia against the wall, kissing her somewhat

a chance to delve deeper, the kiss became more intense, teetering on the edge of losing

keeping her from seeing his face, and

clearly sense his breathing

her go, turned to pick up the ringing phone for

phone and answering it, her hand

glanced at her before heading to the electrical switch

retreating figure as a