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.”

the situation. Evelyn and that secret man’s interactions were far from typical. She

lowered her gaze, her voice barely above a whisper. “I promise, Sophia, I’ll explain everything to you. It’s just not the

but feel a deep sense of worry. She had never seen Evelyn like this before. Their friendship had always

to trust her friend and offered a reassuring hand on

need to talk or confide in someone, you

a faint smile, her gratitude evident in her eyes. “Thank

uncertainty hanging over Sophia. Her thoughts

from her. Sophia swallowed nervously but did not press her friend any further. If he wanted to, he would have told

friendship with Evelyn, the sought-after Maestro Paus appeared.

to tell you about your grandfather. He was a man of great influence, both within the

didn’t expect the two of them

always felt there was so much I

knowledge and connections that extended far beyond what most could imagine. He was a man of great

when he suddenly clutched his heart and grunted in pain. Sophia’s eyes widened in worry. The

his grip on his chest tightened. The intensity of the

for help, hoping someone nearby would come to their aid. The

of assistance. It was then that she noticed

hands taking over from her trembling ones. Together, they carefully laid Maestro Paus on the

mind raced with questions, desperate to understand what had just transpired. She wondered if there was a connection between Maestro Paus’ sudden ailment and the mysterious

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

might reveal is momentarily overshadowed by the dire condition

to this sudden incident. The joyous atmosphere was swiftly replaced by anxiety and fear as whispers of concern and dismay echoed through the grand hall. All eyes were on the frail maestro who

commotion as she called out for medical