After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#75 “We can’t Afford Any Missteps.”

The grand hall of the Stone estate was. abuzz with the laughter and chatter of the guests who had gathered for the lavish event. As Sophia navigated through the crowd, searching for the elusive Maestro, she couldn’t help but marvel at the opulence of the surroundings.

The flickering candlelight cast a warm glow over the well-dressed attendees, and the strains of a string quartet added to the elegance of the evening. Sophia was determined to find Maestro Paus and make the most of the night.

As she moved through the crowd, her sharp eyes caught sight of her dear friend, Evelyn. However, something peculiar caught Sophia’s attention. Evelyn was engrossed in an intimate conversation with a stranger, a man who exuded an air of intrigue. Their body language suggested a closeness that raised Sophia’s eyebrows.

Curiosity piqued, Sophia couldn’t resist the urge to approach her friend and figure out what was transpiring. The animated exchange between Evelyn and the stranger seemed out of character for her, and Sophia had a sinking feeling that something was amiss. She tried to blend into the crowd as she inched closer, hoping to overhear their conversation without making her presence known.

Evelyn, engrossed in the conversation, was oblivious to Sophia’s approach. She gestured to the stranger and shared a genuine laugh. Sophia couldn’t hear their words yet, but the familiarity of their interaction was unnerving. As she crept closer, her heart pounding, Evelyn suddenly looked up, her eyes widening with shock and her expression quickly shifting from intimacy to nervousness.

Sophia froze in her tracks, feeling as though she had been caught red- handed. She couldn’t understand what had just transpired. Why was Evelyn behaving so strangely? They had always been open and honest with each other, and now there seemed to be a secret that was being kept from her.

Evelyn stammered as she tried to regain her composure. “Sophia! I thought you had already left.”

Sophia’s eyes bore into her friend, filled with concern and confusion. ” Yes, but I decided to stay a little longer. Evelyn, who is this?”

Evelyn hesitated for a moment. The man excused himself and left. Sophia thought that was very strange and somehow rude.

“We met recently.” Evelyn began to explain. “And…well..it’s complicated.”

interactions were far from typical. She decided to confront

her gaze, her voice barely above a whisper. “I promise,

couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of worry. She had never seen Evelyn like this before. Their friendship had always been built on

chose to trust her friend and offered

care of yourself. If you ever need to talk or confide in someone, you know

faint smile, her gratitude evident in her eyes.

Her thoughts were consumed by the enigmatic

Evelyn never hid anything from her. Sophia swallowed nervously but did not press her friend any further. If

as Sophia pondered the complexities of her friendship with Evelyn, the sought-after Maestro Paus appeared. Her attention swayed from the

need to tell you about your grandfather. He was a man of great

intrigue. Her attention was immediately riveted. Sophia didn’t expect the two of them to know each other at

Maestro, go on. I’ve always felt there was so

indeed shrouded in mystery. He possessed knowledge and connections that extended far beyond what most could imagine. He was

Maestro Paus, was about to continue when he suddenly clutched his heart and grunted in pain. Sophia’s eyes widened in worry. The old man

face contorted in agony, and his grip on his chest tightened. The intensity

she supported him, Sophia noticed beads of sweat forming on Maestro Paus’ forehead. Concern etched across her face, she called out for help, hoping someone nearby would come to their aid. The bustling crowd around them came to a halt, and curious onlookers

her arms, Sophia scanned the area for any sign of assistance. It was then that she noticed a familiar face among the crowd

happened to be nearby, reacted swiftly. He knelt beside them, their thoughts united in a shared sense of responsibility. His hands taking over from her trembling ones. Together, they carefully laid Maestro Paus on the ground, ensuring

between Maestro Paus’ sudden ailment and the mysterious revelations he was about to share. Fear mingled with her curiosity, heightening her determination to uncover the secrets that seemed to surround

watched in shock, the festive atmosphere now disrupted by an unforeseen crisis. Concerns and whispers spread through the

Maestro Paus might reveal is momentarily overshadowed by the

to this sudden incident. The joyous atmosphere was swiftly replaced by anxiety and fear as whispers

she called