After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#50 “Don’t Run Away From Me.”

Evelyn’s testimony had left her visibly shaken, her normally radiant demeanor overshadowed by the trauma she had endured. Sophia decided to offer a small escape from the darkness of the day.

“Do you want to go home and watch some really dumb movie?” Sophia suggested, hoping to bring a glimmer of cheer to Evelyn’s eyes. Evelyn managed a faint smile through her tears. “Always,” she replied. “But don’t you have work, Sophie?”

Sophia shook her head, her determination unwavering. “There has been work before, and there will be work long after I retire. Right now, I want to spend some time with my best friend.”

Evelyn hugged Sophia tightly. “Thank you, sweetie. “It’s going to be nice, we’re going to make face masks, we’re going to laugh at the movie, we’re going to make buttered and salted popcorn,” Sophia emphasized, eager to steer the conversation toward happier topics.

“Sounds lovely, like we’re teenagers again,” Evelyn laughed genuinely for the first time in a long time.

“That’s right, we’ll have fun like before and it’ll be good to get away from work, schemes, corporate assholes, and… men for a while,” Sophia muttered, a hint of frustration tainting her voice.

Evelyn didn’t miss a beat and decided to ask Sophia a question that had been on her mind for a while. “Have you talked to your ex?” she asked.

Sophia sighed, her shoulders drooping. “More times than I’d like,” she muttered. Evelyn was about to ask her something else related to the matter, but Sophia interrupted gently but firmly. “Can this day be about us and not mentioning exes?”

course,” Evelyn smiled warmly. As they exited the police station, Sophia’s eyes fell upon Alexander standing outside. She

over her, and she contemplated ignoring him altogether. However, before she could

let’s talk,” he implored, hurrying to catch up with her. Evelyn, sensing the

Evelyn told Sophia before walking away. Turning her furious gaze toward Alexander, Sophia braced

“Sophia, I need to tell you something. Emily is leaving, and she won’t be coming back. She won’t

solves everything?” Sophia’s voice quivered with pent-up rage.

attempted to explain, ” Sophia,

finish, Sophia’s anger boiled over. Unable to take it anymore she gave Alexander a loud, stinging slap across his face. Alexander, though not surprised by her reaction, winced at the

deserved it,” he mutters. Sophia’s anger is palpable as she

understand that what I’m doing may not seem right to you, but I have a duty to fulfill. I’ve explained to you

unwavering. “What about Evelyn? She’s in the car, trembling like a kitten. They’ve ruined her life, Alexander, and I won’t let them get away with it. Don’t assume for a

to remind you that you have a scandal of

“And what about it?”

only ones involved, Sophia. Yes, Emily initiated all of this, but there are other players behind the

she

portion of this chaos. It’s a tangled web, Sophia, and they stand to benefit from

“What is their motive in all

used the false scandal of your alleged involvement in bribery to manipulate

“I appreciate your information, but I can