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.

exclaimed, seemingly

polite smile, though there was a hint of reluctance

come with me to wish your mother a happy birthday,” Megan said, gently tugging

didn’t want to leave her, not

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

respond, Sophia had gracefully disappeared into the

the while unable to shake the image of Sophia from his mind. She looked stunning in that dress, and

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

the guests couldn’t help but notice the shift from his earlier arrival with Sophia to his current appearance

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

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

She handed one to

proposed. “To friends,”

in hand, they began to navigate the crowded venue, enjoying the lively atmosphere. When Evelyn playfully mentioned

Alexander,” Evelyn teased. “Is there something you’re not

me, as always he was late and

a great appearance,” Evelyn nudged her. “You all in red and he in black, you two

and Evelyn

turns her slightly to the side.

her again?” Evelyn sighed, clearly unimpressed. Sophia gave Evelyn a stern look. “Now will you stop with this nonsense about the perfect

at him. Second, Megan’s behavior is dreadful. Alexander looks genuinely

we

Look how she pushes

stopping… Let’s concentrate on the music, then. But

through the crowd, he received a text from his mother: “Come alone to the

going to have to leave you for a while,” Alexander said, pocketing his

I want to say hello to your mother,

will have to wait,” he replied, breaking away from Megan. Before she had time to object, Alexander had headed off to his mother’s without giving

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

Caroline inquired anxiously. Her tone was earnest, and she looked at him with a

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