After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#29 “Tell Me How You Really Feel”

Seeing that Sophia is still looking at him with contempt, Alexander tries reassuring her, “I guarantee you I was just joking. I will not say a word to anyone.”

Sophia nods her head in acknowledgment, but the apprehension still lingers in her eyes. As she starts to turn her gaze out the window, Alexander presses on. “Look, I know that you very obvious.”@ don’t like me. That’s Shifting back to face him, Sophia holds his gaze, her expression guarded. She remains silent, waiting for him to continue.

“Well, at least you’re not denying it,” Alexander remarks softly. “Can you at least tell me what I did to deserve such distaste from you?”

Sophia chuckles, a mix of exasperation and amusement in her voice. “Are you serious?” she asks incredulously.

“Yes,” Alexander replies sincerely. “I feel like I deserve an explanation for all the animosity.”

Sophia takes a moment to collect her thoughts before responding, her tone becoming more assertive. “You know that Evelyn Crimms is my best friend,” she begins. “And the way you handled the situation with her father and his bank, it’s not only ridiculous and immature, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it borders on unethical.”

Taken aback by the sharpness of Sophia’s words, Alexander instinctively leans back slightly in the car. “Tell me how you really feel,” he comments.

“You asked,” Sophia retorts curtly, not backing down.

that it?” Alexander inquires, trying to understand her perspective. ” Is that the only reason

rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed.

more. “Well, the business of giving Barbara Williams the collaboration is also unsettling,” Sophia reveals. Alexander smirks slightly as if he anticipated this response. “Aha,” he says with a hint

curious

an issue with my relationship with the Williams family,” Alexander replies,

care one bit about your relationship with the Williams family or any family for that matter. You asked for some of my reasons, and I gave

he made about Sophia. “I was stunned to discover your dual identity as

do you know Michael?” she asks. “It seems like the

composure, holding Sophia’s gaze firmly. He hesitates momentarily before responding with surprising candor,

statement hangs in the air, leaving Sophia momentarily stunned by Alexander’s openness. Despite her

the new information.

would be an understatement,’ ” he admits. “We’ve had

the air. As the car approaches Sophia’s apartment building, they notice the building is completely dark. The driver pulls next to the curb

the still torrential rain, Sophia accepts the driver’s offer. She and Alexander watch as the driver briefly converses with the doorman. The driver quickly returns to the car, conveying the news, “It seems that the storm has knocked out all

Sophia’s face. After her night, she only wants to crawl into bed and sleep. She lets out a long sigh and

gratitude for the ride, he speaks up. “Look, my apartment building has an independent backup generator, so we still have power.

the night at Alexander Stone’s place and not wanting to endure a night in her apartment without power

her quickly, sensing her uncertainty. “In fact, I have some work I need to attend to, so I won’t bother you at all. But again, only if you’re comfortable with the