After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#37 “I Look Like Her Ex-husband.”

When Sophia returned to the table, she was relieved to find that Alexander had seemingly forgotten his last question.

“You know, Sophia, I could help you get revenge on your ex-husband,” he offered, his intention genuinely well- meaning.

Sophia couldn’t help but burst into laughter at his obliviousness. She found his suggestion amusing, considering her true knowledge of the situation. “There’s really no need for that,” she responded, a playful glint in her eyes.

“But he treated you so poorly,” Alexander persisted. Sophia chuckled. “Mr. Stone, you seem unusually invested in the affairs of the men around me this morning. It almost gives the impression that you have some… rather strong sentiments towards me.”

Alexander appeared taken aback for a moment before breaking into a smile that matched her own. “Oh, nothing of the sort. I simply wanted to offer my assistance.”

“And why would you want to do that?” He offered a straightforward explanation. “You’ve helped me before, and now I wish to return the favor.”

Sophia responded with a teasing tone. truly hope so. Nonetheless, I have no intention of tarnishing our already fragile relationship with questionable intentions.”

Alexander smiled at her candidness.” Your message is quite clear, Miss Johnson. Yet, I don’t understand your overwhelming desire to push me away all the time.”

with a knowing smile. “Well, let’s just say you share quite a

himself good-naturedly. ” I don’t consider that a negative quality. “In the world of business, perhaps not. But when it comes to romantic relationships,

reasonable to refuse me,” he

indeed demonstrating

you’re right,” he finally admitted. Sophia returned his smile. Glancing at her watch, she realized the time. “I need to

nothing. Have a productive day, what was it? Cutting

she picked up her bag. As Sophia gracefully left the cafe, Alexander couldn’t help but find his gaze following her. The way she moved, with an air of self-assuredness, intrigued him. He admired the way she carried herself, a mixture

her demeanor that captured his attention; he found himself entranced by her physical presence as well. A slight smile played on his lips

he mused to himself. “But this body is divine,” he couldn’t help but acknowledge, his eyes tracing her figure as she disappeared from

of him recognized that it might not be a bad idea to focus on work and put his

all, she had made it quite clear that she wasn’t interested

It was a topic he had managed to suppress for a long time, but Sophia’s mention of her own failed marriage had

his ex-wife. He hadn’t once decided to visit her in all their years of marriage, nor had he thought

help but feel a

come in for a

leaned back in his chair. ” I’ve been thinking about the investigation into my ex-wife. I think it’s best if we halt it

I ask why, sir?” Alexander sighed. “I don’t think

make the