After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 69

#69 “Sophia is A Living Mystery.”

Sophia remained silent in the car on the way to the concert, staring out the window to avoid paying too much attention to Alexander.

“Why do you avoid me? You know I’m only driving you to the concert, not kidnapping you,” he joked, trying to break the ice.

“I know,” Sophia replied coldly, without looking at him. Ever since the evening of the carnival, especially after Alexander’s confession, Sophia had been avoiding any unnecessary contact with him. She was determined not to encourage his lingering feelings. Their divorce was final, and she believed it was for the best.

“I’m glad you’ll be there,” Alexander continued, attempting to maintain a conversation.

“I haven’t heard the maestro play in a long time,” was Sophia’s simple response.

Realizing that engaging in a conversation with Sophia was a challenge, Alexander decided to turn on the car’s radio. They continued the rest of the drive in silence.

Upon arriving at the birthday venue, Alexander noticed Sophia’s slight frown. He parked the car and rushed to open her door, offering his hand to help her out, but she declined.

“Don’t overdo it, Alexander,” she laughed. “You’ve seen me handle a firearm. Do you really think I need assistance getting out of the car?”

Alexander chuckled, trying to ease the tension. “No, but it won’t hurt if you let me at least pretend to be a gentleman.”

Their laughter lightened the mood as they headed towards the entrance.

When they stepped inside, the venue was already filled with people. Conversations came to a peaceful pause, and curious eyes turned toward Sophia as Alexander took her coat and handed it to the coat check attendant.

“I thought that was Michael’s girlfriend?” murmured a voice from the crowd.

“I thought so too.”

Alexander felt a wave of anger wash over him at the comments. He was about to explain the situation when Megan approached, throwing herself at him.

she exclaimed, seemingly unfazed by

greeted her with a polite smile, though there was a hint

Megan said, gently tugging on his arm and pulling him toward

didn’t want to leave her,

I know the place,” Sophia replied, her tone devoid of humor. “Go and fulfill

Alexander had the chance to respond,

on, Alexander, let’s go,” Megan urged again, gently squeezing his arm. With great reluctance, Alexander followed Megan, all the while unable to shake the image of Sophia from his mind. She looked stunning in that dress, and he couldn’t help but let his mind wander, imagining how

on a mask of conviviality as he exchanged

to him, the guests couldn’t help but notice the shift from his earlier

attention. Evelyn politely excused herself from a conversation with an elderly couple and made her way over to

she reached Sophia. “They’re sweet,

a passing waiter. She handed

from the chatter,” Sophia proposed. “To friends,” Evelyn concurred, clinking her glass with

began to navigate the crowded venue, enjoying the lively atmosphere. When Evelyn playfully mentioned Alexander’s arrival with Sophia, a

teased. “Is

was supposed to bring me, as always he was late and

“You all in red and he in black, you

and Evelyn

by the shoulders and turns her slightly to the side. That way Evelyn was able to see how Megan had clung to

unimpressed. Sophia gave Evelyn a stern look. “Now will you stop with this

sly grin, making one more point. “Sophia, a few things. First, Alexander looks pretty uncomfortable with her. Just look at him. Second, Megan’s behavior is dreadful. Alexander looks genuinely interested in you, despite her advances. And third, dear Sophia, no one mentioned a

the conversation. “Can we please stop

Megan is driving me crazy. Look how she pushes at him and how

concentrate on the music, then.

through the crowd, he received a text from

leave you for a while,” Alexander said, pocketing his

say hello to your mother,

sorry, but that will have to wait,” he replied, breaking away from Megan. Before she

her son with a mix of excitement and worry. She greeted him with a warm smile but didn’t waste any

Sophia arrived yet?” Caroline inquired anxiously. Her tone was earnest, and she looked at him with a mother’s

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