After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#18 “I Can Assure You She Meant No Harm.”

The maître d’ gracefully approached, trailed closely by Emily. He swiftly arranged the table adjacent to Sophia’s, meticulously placing the silverware and pulling out the chairs.

Reluctantly, Alexander moved towards the table, his eyes shooting daggers at Emily. Sophia let out a weary sigh, gathering her belongings and taking a seat at the new arrangement, while Benjamin settled in next to her, a mischievous grin still playing on his lips.

Once everyone was settled, Steven cleared his throat politely and smiled. ” I really feel we must apologize. I hope we’re not intruding on your date, Ms. Johnson.”

Sophia choked on her wine for a moment, then managed a smile. “Oh, no. Benjamin is my dear friend. We actually grew up together in Europe. You won’t find a kinder and more genuine person than Benjamin Thompson,” Sophia said, shooting a cold glance at Alexander.

“Thompson, Ben Thompson,” Alexander mused aloud.

“I’ve heard of your remarkable achievements across the pond. Impressive write-up about you in The Economist last month. You’re doing great things.”

Benjamin graciously acknowledged the compliment, a touch of humility in his voice. “Thank you, Alexander. I’ve also heard quite a lot about your work here at Stone Enterprises. Your reputation precedes you.”

air was palpable, each word and gesture laden with

a powerful lawyer. Quite

voice carried a hint of teasing but also a pang of envy. Sophia’s ability to effortlessly captivate attractive men

diffuse the situation. Benjamin tightened his grip on Sophia’s hand with a

share a deep bond that goes beyond even the deepest of romantic entanglements. We support and cherish

studying Sophia and Benjamin with a probing gaze.

pressing against her

have a bond forged through shared experiences, trust, and unwavering support. It’s a connection that transcends conventional labels. Something that I do

Emily persisted, “there must be more to this

air of exhaustion. She had grown weary of Emily’s persistent attempts

it if you could refrain from being such a busybody, especially when it comes

Alexander with an innocent expression on her face, Emily quickly interjected, “Oh, Alex, I truly am just trying to help a fellow woman out. Honestly! You have my word, Sophia. My

Emily and then shifted his gaze to Sophia, assessing the situation. He responded, “If Emily guarantees that she meant no harm,

conviction, “Regardless of intentions, if

to see Sophia happy,” Alexander chimed in, a tinge of

leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Alexander, and replied firmly, “Perhaps,

as each person grappled with their own thoughts and emotions. The lunch continued, but thoughts, suspicions, and accusations were forming beneath the

I am finished, and I really do need to