After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#70 “It wasn’t a Date.”

Sophia and Evelyn had managed to find a quiet spot on one of the terraces, away from the bustling crowd of the event. Evelyn leaned against the balcony, her expression sullen, as she sipped her wine in silence.

“Come on, tell me what’s bothering you,” Sophia encouraged, her eyes filled with understanding, aware that Evelyn wanted to discuss Alexander once again.

Evelyn sighed, finally breaking her silence. “I just can’t wrap my head around why Megan keeps clinging to Alexander. You told me about your date at the carnival, and…”

“It wasn’t a date,” Sophia interjected with a wry smile, her voice soft but firm.

Evelyn scoffed lightly, taking another sip of her wine. “Yeah, yeah, I know you like to downplay things but come on, it was a date, Sophia. Bumper cars, beer, and candy? That’s like a classic date scenario. Plus, he confessed his feelings to you, not to her.”

Sophia sighed and decided to set the record straight. “Evelyn, they used to be a couple. Maybe he still has some lingering feelings for her.”

Evelyn shot Sophia a knowing look, determined not to let the matter slide. Nonsense. He explained that he loves you, protects you, and helps YOU. And she appears out of nowhere and clings to him like a leech. Did you see how uncomfortable he was with her behavior?”

Sophia tried to defend her perspective. “I disagree, Evelyn. Alexander is cold- hearted, and if he didn’t like her he wouldn’t be with her at the auction, nor would he be walking with her tonight. He’s trying on me because after our divorce he found out I’m Sophia Johnson, the lawyer, not the girl who wants his money from the province.”

Evelyn burst into laughter and shook her head. “Seriously, Sophia? Seriously? You think Alexander, the richest man in the world, needs your money?” Evelyn says, still laughing. “Girl, that’s bullshit.”

“Maybe not the money, but the status to be with a successful woman, or at least to be sure that I’m not using him for the money.”

in astonishment. “Sophie dear, for such

about what Evelyn meant.

a playful smile. “Who told you that Alexander thought you were using him for his money? Did he personally

paused, reflecting on the past. 11 It was Emily. She answered the phone when I tried to contact

created a whole mess for you, and even conspired with Alexander’s ex just to

nodded reluctantly. “Yes,

tone laced with sarcasm, “And did it ever cross your brilliant mind that she might have

lost in thought. At that moment, Oliver, the conductor, and Maestro Paus, the renowned

gracing her features.

had every intention of greeting Maestro Paus once the initial fervor had subsided. As she observed the bustling

than Sophia, and when their gazes met hers, their faces lit up with delight. It seemed they were

Everyone in the crowd made room

well, offering a warm handshake. As they exchanged pleasantries, Caroline’s eyes fell on

and it appeared to unsettle her. Caroline, however, didn’t say anything about

help but express

not only because I cherish our longstanding friendship but also because I heard a particular someone, someone very dear to

even more. How did Maestro Paus know she would be here? Had there been undisclosed arrangements? Sophia tried

have the distinct honor of introducing someone truly special tonight. Our dear

anticipatory hush, and all eyes focused on Sophia. Maestro Paus and Oliver shared an intrigued glance,

She did not expect at all that she would be called to the stage, much less introduced to all the

brightly and saw Evelyn in the crowd, who had given two thumbs up in support. This made Sophia laugh, but she still didn’t understand exactly what was going on. She greeted the

hell was that?” Sophia