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.

finally here!” she exclaimed,

Alexander greeted her with a polite smile, though there was a hint of reluctance

to wish your mother a happy birthday,” Megan said, gently tugging on his arm

briefly toward Sophia, a silent plea hidden within. He didn’t want to leave her, not when he had so few opportunities

replied, her tone devoid of humor. “Go and fulfill your hosting duties. I’ll

chance to respond, Sophia had gracefully disappeared

all the while unable to shake the image of Sophia

himself to focus on the present and put on a mask of conviviality as

him, her words washing over him, but his thoughts remained with Sophia. Unbeknownst to him, the guests couldn’t help but notice the shift from his earlier arrival with Sophia to

her attention. Evelyn politely excused herself from a conversation with an elderly

she reached Sophia. “They’re sweet, but

waiter. She handed

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

venue, enjoying the lively atmosphere. When Evelyn

you came with Alexander,” Evelyn teased.

supposed to bring me, as always he was late and sent Alexander,” Sophia

all in red and he in black, you two were

rolls her eyes and Evelyn continues. “You can’t deny

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

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

look at him. Second, Megan’s behavior

growing weary of the conversation. “Can we please stop discussing Alexander

crazy. Look how she pushes at

“Okay, okay, I’m stopping… Let’s concentrate on the music,

as Alexander and Megan made their way through the crowd, he received a text from his mother: “Come alone to

have to leave you for a while,” Alexander

to say hello to your mother, 11

from Megan. Before she had time to object, Alexander had

with a mix of excitement and worry. She

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

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