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.”

you share quite a few traits with my ex-husband, particularly a

negative quality. “In the world of business, perhaps not. But when

understand your perspective, though I still think it is not very reasonable to refuse me,” he remarked. Sophia raised an eyebrow. “And there’s that stubbornness

realizing he was indeed

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

“For nothing. Have a productive day,

With a small wave, 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

her physical presence as well.

“But this body is divine,” he couldn’t help but acknowledge, his eyes tracing her figure as she

him recognized that it might not be a bad idea to focus on work and put his musings about Sophia on the back

made it quite clear that she wasn’t interested in pursuing anything

way to the car, Alexander’s thoughts drifted towards his ex-wife. It was a topic he had managed to suppress for a

years of marriage, nor had he thought about how she felt about

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, he

for a moment?” Alexander

Mr. Stone,” Laura replied, entering his office. Alexander leaned back in his chair. ” I’ve been thinking about the investigation into my ex-wife. I think it’s best if we

nodded, taking notes. “May I ask why, sir?” Alexander sighed. “I don’t

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