After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#86 “How do you know my grandfather?”

Sophia scrutinized the man with a keen eye, her gaze taking in every detail. He was cloaked in a long black coat, and a hat cast a shadow over half of his face. Nothing about his appearance rang familiar, and an unsettling feeling gnawed at her.

A furrowed brow accentuated her suspicion as she inquired, “How do you know my grandfather?”

The man’s reply was curt, offering no explanation. “That’s not important now. He wanted me to meet you and give you a message.”

Sophia didn’t appreciate his evasive response; it only heightened her wariness. “Then tell me the message,” she shot back sharply. Unfazed by her skepticism, he continued, “Not here. We need to go to a more secluded place to…”

Sophia cut him off abruptly. “I’m not going anywhere with you.”

A cold, enigmatic smile played upon the man’s lips. He produced a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket, hastily scribbling down something.

Johnson,” he sneered. “To confirm my words, check the address on this sheet. It’s where your grandfather

her the paper, and Sophia accepted it, her skepticism turning into curiosity. Before departing, the man issued

people. Sophia held the piece of paper, staring at the address with a sense

taxi ride back to her hotel, she found herself unable to enjoy the rest of the day. The mysterious

her hotel room, she wasted no time. With the note clutched in her hand, she ordered a room service of coffee and muffins. These creature comforts would keep her alert and focused as she delved

eyes scanned through various results, bringing up pictures of the most ordinary apartment building she had ever seen. There was

wouldn’t suffice; she needed more information to connect the dots. Her next task was to

a meticulous process, navigating through bureaucratic databases, property records, and municipal resources. She was aware that the answers to her questions might be buried deep within this labyrinth

existence of an old man named Christopher Johnson connected to the address she had been provided. Her heart quickened as she realized that the stranger had not led her astray. It was clear that her grandfather had indeed lived

With a sense of anticipation, she drafted a text message and sent it to the phone number he had provided, arranging to meet at

A smile of satisfaction played on Sophia’s lips as she leaned back in her chair. Finally, some

waiting for the stranger. She looked around the building

silence that had settled around the dilapidated

time, exhaling the stories they held within. Sophia’s eyes scanned the dark room, its once vibrant colors now faded, and cobwebs clung to forgotten corners. The place felt frozen in an

his eyes guarded, as if he knew more than he let on. She began her search, each step echoing through the deserted place. Sophia moved carefully, checking every room, every piece of furniture,

her fingers tracing patterns