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.”

let’s just say you share quite a few traits with

business, perhaps not. But when it comes to romantic relationships, stubbornness often becomes a

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

was indeed demonstrating the trait they were

Glancing at her watch, she realized the time. “I need to head to the

“For nothing. Have a productive day, what was it? Cutting heads, Mrs.

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

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

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

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

had made it quite clear that she wasn’t interested

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

to visit her in all their years of marriage, nor had he thought

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

you come in for a moment?” Alexander called

his office. Alexander leaned back in his chair. ” I’ve been thinking about the investigation into

ask 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