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.

her perspective. ” Is

clearly annoyed. That and other reasons,”

know more. “Well, the business of giving Barbara Williams the collaboration is also unsettling,” Sophia

questions, curious about

relationship with the Williams family,” Alexander replies, the smug smile

frustration is evident as she clarifies, “I absolutely do not care one bit about your relationship with the Williams family or any family for that matter. You asked for some of

for a moment, tension swirling between them. Breaking the silence, Alexander addresses the intriguing discovery he made about Sophia. “I was stunned to discover your dual identity as a musician

question, decides to turn the tables on him. “How do you know Michael?” she

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

stunned by Alexander’s openness.

absorbing the new information. “It must be

eyes.” Complicated would be an understatement,’ ” he admits. “We’ve had our share of ups and downs over

car moves through the rain, their conversation lingers in the air. As the car approaches Sophia’s apartment building, they notice the building is completely dark. The driver pulls next to the curb and offers to check with the doorman about

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 the electricity and internet in your building. The doorman doesn’t know

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

gratitude for the ride, he speaks up. “Look, my apartment building has an independent backup generator, so we still have power. If you feel comfortable, you are more than welcome to come to my place. I have a

between not wanting to spend the night at Alexander Stone’s place and not wanting to endure a night in her apartment

some work I need to attend to,