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.

here!” she exclaimed, seemingly unfazed by

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

your mother a happy birthday,” Megan said, gently

want to leave her,

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

had the chance to respond,

all the while unable to shake the image of Sophia from his mind. She

on the present and put on a mask of conviviality as he exchanged pleasantries with the other

remained with Sophia. Unbeknownst to him, the guests couldn’t help but notice the shift from his earlier arrival with Sophia to his current appearance with Megan, sparking

her attention. Evelyn politely excused herself from

me from the Andersons,” Evelyn quipped as she reached Sophia. “They’re sweet, but they

seizing two champagne glasses from a passing waiter. She handed one to Evelyn and raised her glass for

who save us from the chatter,” Sophia proposed. “To friends,” Evelyn concurred, clinking her glass with Sophia and sharing

the lively atmosphere. When Evelyn playfully mentioned Alexander’s

came with Alexander,” Evelyn teased. “Is there

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

made a great appearance,” Evelyn nudged her. “You all in red and

Evelyn continues. “You can’t

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

stern look. “Now will you stop with this nonsense

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

of the conversation. “Can we please stop discussing Alexander and

me crazy. Look how she pushes at him and how sassy she

Sophia interrupted. “Okay, okay, I’m stopping… Let’s concentrate on the music, then. But I’m keeping an

as Alexander and Megan made their way through the crowd, he

to leave you

want to say hello to your mother, 11 she frowned, squeezing his hand

breaking away from Megan. Before she had time to object, Alexander had headed off to his

lounge, Caroline awaited her son with a mix of excitement and worry. She greeted him with a warm smile but didn’t waste any time with small

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