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.”

knowing smile. “Well, let’s just say you share quite a few traits with my ex-husband, particularly a maddening level

consider that a negative quality. “In the world of business, perhaps not. But when it comes to

reasonable to refuse

indeed demonstrating the trait they

Sophia returned his smile. Glancing at her watch, she realized

“For nothing. Have a productive day,

Alexander couldn’t help but find his gaze following her. The way she moved, with

himself entranced by her physical presence as well. A slight smile played on his

a real devil when she decides,” he mused to himself. “But this body is divine,” he couldn’t help but acknowledge, his eyes tracing her figure as

out of the cafe, his steps quick and purposeful. A part of him recognized that it might not be a bad

made it quite clear that she wasn’t interested in pursuing anything beyond a professional relationship

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

that he had also been ignoring his ex-wife. He hadn’t once decided to visit her 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

he started the car, the engine’s gentle purr a backdrop to his thoughts. As he pulled away from the cafe, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of guilt towards his ex-wife. As he settled into his office,

come in for a moment?” Alexander

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

sir?” Alexander sighed. “I

sorry, Mr. Stone. I’ll make the necessary arrangements to pause