After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#45 “He should be Mine!”

Kyle had shared more details about his colleague with Alexander. It turned out that the journalist who blackmailed Sophia had a notorious history of being involved in various scandals, making their situation even more precarious.

Alexander knew he had to call Sophia and inform her about what they had discovered regarding Evelyn’s kidnapping. The weight of the truth about Sophia being his ex-wife still lingered in his mind.

Everything that had transpired between them began to make sense: her initial coldness, her enigmatic remarks about him being a copy of her ex-husband, and the hidden layers of their interactions.

As he dialed Sophia’s number, Alexander couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. Anger, confusion, and a of emotions. Anger, confusion, and a sense of missed opportunities gnawed at him. He wondered if he had been a better husband during their three-year marriage, would their lives have taken a different turn? He had genuine feelings for her, and he regretted not making more effort to meet her at least.

However, he also couldn’t ignore the anger he felt toward her for keeping such a significant secret from him.

Despite his reservations, he ultimately decided to do the right thing and help her with the information he had about Evelyn’s kidnapping.

His hands trembled slightly as he waited for Sophia to answer the call, hidden in his pants pockets. The seconds ticked by, and his anticipation grew.

*

Michael had stopped by Sophia’s office. The two had been debating their options for what felt like an eternity, but had reached an impasse, their frustration evident in the furrowed brows and weary eyes they exchanged.

Sophia slumped back in her creaky office chair, feeling a growing sense of despair creeping inside her. She rubbed her temples, trying to alleviate the pounding headache that had been haunting her all day. The weight of not knowing where their dear friend Evelyn was had taken a toll on her.

Just as Sophia was about to voice her frustration, her phone rang, jolting her from her thoughts. Her tired eyes widened with surprise as she saw Alexander’s name on the caller ID. After all that had happened, she hadn’t expected to hear from him.

Sophia hesitated for a moment, the uncertainty and exhaustion warring within her. She thought about picking it up. She then decided it was stupid to hide and picked up the phone.

“Hello,” Sophia said.

her on the other end of the line.

have information about Evelyn,” Alexander began directly. Sophia’s heart skipped a beat. She leaned forward, gripping the phone tightly. “Alexander, please, tell us everything you know,” she

loop and encourage transparency, put

with you?” Alexander

brother,” Michael replied snidely. Sophia shot Michael a warning look, but

clutching his phone furiously, his frustration evident in the tight grip of

I saw you with has something to do with

I suggest you be careful,” Alexander continued, his concern for her evident in his words.

at the email notification on her computer screen and quickly opened it. The information about the journalist’s dubious history and connections was laid out

turned her attention back to Michael. “We have to report it

it’s about time we did,” Michael replied, nodding in

Michael collected all the evidence they had gathered during their search, including any information they had received from Alexander and their own investigative efforts. With a folder of documents, photographs, and notes in hand, they headed out to their car,

Sophia started

Michael anxiously waited for updates on Evelyn’s condition and the circumstances

thoughts a whirlwind of emotions and worries, her phone rang. Without bothering to check the caller

found Evelyn,” a voice

leaped with joy at the news. “My God,” she said, her voice quivering with relief. “Is she

and reassuring. “She’s shocked but in a stable condition,” he replied. Sophia

door. She knew she needed to get

to her car, Sophia began making phone calls to inform everyone about the good news. The

in less than 10 minutes. They weren’t allowed to see

a mix of disbelief and astonishment. The journalist had just dropped a bombshell, confessing to a series of jaw-dropping crimes that were intricately

widened with a mesmerized curiosity. What greeted them was a sight that defied their

of the city’s social circles-names like Sophia, Michael, and even the influential Grimms family. Seeing these prominent figures

pressure, stood tall, her expression a blend of determination

and approached the distinguished group, clearing their throats to get their attention. They knew that this was no ordinary case, and the revelations from the journalist’s confession were about

one of the officers began to share the startling details that had emerged. Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve just concluded our interrogation with

continued, “The journalist confessed to spreading false news about Sophia’s involvement in bribery, all orchestrated by a woman named Emily. Emily paid him to tarnish