The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 12

Even though she saw it coming, Sophia was still momentarily stunned. She stared blankly at the two lines on the pregnancy test, feeling a jumble of emotions that were hard to describe—a mix of complexity with a dash of unexpected joy fluttering through.

Her left hand unconsciously caressed her flat belly, and she found it hard to believe that a life was already taking shape inside.

The only time she and Brandon had thrown caution to the wind was the night she brought up divorce.

She was preoccupied with her thoughts then and didn't pay attention.

She couldn't fathom why Brandon would forget to take precautions either.

He was usually so careful about that sort of thing.

She was a bit at a loss about what to do with the baby. If she kept it, what about her plans to hit the books and reboot her life?

And what if she didn't?

Just the thought made her heart ache unbearably.

A baby was a gift from heaven, and she couldn't bear to give up on this little life.

But did she have to relive the life she had two years ago?

Walking out of the restroom, Sophia was in a daze.

Ivan was still waiting at the restroom door. Seeing her come out, he approached her, "Everything okay?"

Sophia shook her head apologetically, "I'm fine."

He nodded, not prying into the results of the test, just glanced at his watch and reminded her, "We need to board soon."

Sophia hesitated, then nodded and walked with him towards the gate.

Passing by the pharmacy window, Sophia subconsciously glanced at the glass where she had seen Brandon's reflection earlier.

Under the scattered light and shadow, the window was crowded with unfamiliar faces and silhouettes.

Sophia silently withdrew her gaze, exhaled softly, and headed towards the boarding gate with Ivan.

Upstairs in the departure lounge

Brandon stood with his arms crossed in front of the railing, calmly watching Sophia below as she and the man beside her handed their tickets to the staff, watched as the man took back the tickets for her, and escorted her through the crowd into the jetway.

Sophia seemed to sense something, her steps suddenly halting as she slowly turned her head, her puzzled gaze clashing with Brandon's mid-air.

She was startled.

Brandon merely glanced at her indifferently before turning away, leaving.