After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#40 “It’s Time to Deal with Someone.”

The sharp sound of the slap still reverberated in Sophia’s office. The charged air hung heavy between them, filled only with the rapid rhythm of their breaths. As the echo of their actions subsided, Sophia took a deep breath and decided to break the silence.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Her once-desirous gaze now transformed into one of fierce indignation as she stared at Alexander.

He stood there, his own internal chaos reflecting in his eyes. His mind raced to find an explanation for his impulsive act, for the kiss that had defied all reason. He was as bewildered by his own actions as Sophia was.

“It was stupid,” he muttered.

Sophia wanted to get him out of her sight immediately. She didn’t understand why she had let him kiss her, and it horrified her even more that she had kissed him back.

“Yes, it was. I think it’s time for you to go.” Her voice was firm. Alexander nodded. Neither of them could meet each other’s gaze as the weight of their shared impulsive act hung heavily in the air. He stubbornly avoided looking at her kiss-swollen lips. He was afraid he would do it again.

Alexander walked out of her office in silence, leaving Sophia alone with a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her. Confusion, anger, and a strange sense of vulnerability clashed within her as she tried to make sense of what had just happened.

As he stepped outside, he opened the door to his car and settled into the driver’s seat. The engine roared to life, and he drove away, the tires rolling against the pavement. The world outside seemed blurred, matching the chaos in his mind.

He didn’t head back to the office. The weight of the situation was heavy on his shoulders, and he needed time alone to reflect. The car’s motion was a sort of therapy, a way to clear his thoughts, as he navigated the streets without a specific destination in mind.

cast fleeting shadows on his face. He replayed the moment over and over, trying to

car, and turned off the engine. Leaning back against the seat, he closed his eyes and let out

had transpired. He had crossed a line, and there was no denying it.

encounter with Sophia in his mind, each moment dissected and examined. The touch of her lips against his

let his guard down,

or attraction; it ran deeper. Her defiance and unapologetic nature had broken through the walls he had carefully built around himself. The

any longer, that he had to confront the repercussions of his impulsive actions. As fate would have it, he coincidentally ran into Sophia

but the coldness in her gaze was hard to ignore. She barely acknowledged his presence, making it clear

voice tinged with regret. “Can

face him. Her demeanor was guarded, her walls firmly in place. Alexander’s heart sank at the distance he felt

continued. “About yesterday, about my behavior. It was completely uncalled for, and I know I crossed a line. Please,

turned to

“But I think it’s best if we

steps purposeful and determined. He wanted to grab her arm, to make her understand that he was sorry for his

He was frustrated with the situation, with the unspoken tension that hung between them like a heavy cloud. He wasn’t

felt heavier than the last. His usually focused mind was clouded with thoughts of their recent encounter, of Sophia’s distant demeanor. He wanted answers, clarity,

Alexander’s aura was charged, his mood noticeably darker than usual. She knew him well enough to recognize the signs

cautiously, her eyes scanning his stern expression. “Alexander, we need to talk. He glanced up from his paperwork, his gaze distant. “What

a moment before taking a seat opposite him. “I can