After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 37

#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.”

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

defended himself good-naturedly. ” I don’t consider that a negative quality. “In the world of business, perhaps

very reasonable to refuse me,” he

indeed demonstrating the

returned his smile. Glancing at her watch, she realized the time. “I need

day,

his gaze following her. The

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

she decides,” he mused to himself. “But this body is divine,” he couldn’t help but

A part of him recognized that

quite clear that she wasn’t interested in

was a topic he had managed to suppress for

in all their years of marriage, nor had he thought about how she felt about it. Sighing deeply, he muttered under his breath. “Maybe Sophia is right;

gentle purr a backdrop to his thoughts. As he pulled away from the cafe, he couldn’t help but feel a

in for a moment?”

his chair. ” I’ve been thinking about

why, sir?” Alexander sighed. “I don’t think the personal question goes in your

am really sorry, Mr. Stone. I’ll make the necessary arrangements to pause the investigation,” Jane assured

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