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.”

from typical. She decided to confront her friend with her concerns. “Evelyn, you’re acting so strangely. What’s

barely above a whisper. “I promise, Sophia, I’ll explain everything to you. It’s

deep sense of worry. She had never seen Evelyn like this before. Their friendship had always been built on trust and shared confidence, and this secrecy was tearing

trust her friend and offered a reassuring hand

care of yourself. If you ever need to

offered a faint smile, her gratitude evident in her eyes. “Thank you, Sophia. Your support

over Sophia. Her thoughts were consumed by the enigmatic exchange between her best friend

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

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

there is much I need to tell you about your grandfather. He was a man of great

widened with intrigue. Her attention was immediately riveted. Sophia didn’t expect the

there was so much

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

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

Paus. His face contorted in agony, and his grip on his chest tightened. The intensity of the

for help, hoping someone nearby would come to their aid. The bustling crowd around them came to a halt, and curious onlookers gathered, their eyes

for any sign of assistance. It was then that she noticed a familiar face among the crowd -Alexander. She beckoned to him,

a shared sense of responsibility. His hands taking over from her trembling ones. Together, they carefully laid Maestro Paus on the ground, ensuring his comfort while

had just transpired. She wondered if there was a connection between Maestro Paus’ sudden ailment and the mysterious revelations he was about to share. Fear mingled with

at the grand event watched in shock, the festive atmosphere now disrupted by an unforeseen crisis. Concerns and

Maestro Paus might reveal is momentarily overshadowed

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

above the commotion as she called out for