After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#102 “I Know You Said No.”

“Your plan was good; I’m not surprised it worked,” Alexander complimented with a smile as they walked side by side.

Sophia acknowledged his words with a grateful nod, but her mind was already racing with the myriad tasks that awaited her now that the plan was in motion. The investigation had gained momentum, and although relief washed over her for the clearing of her name, she knew there was much work ahead.

As she mentally organized the upcoming challenges, Alexander’s voice cut through her thoughts, “I have a surprise for you at the hotel.”

Sophia turned to him, astonishment lighting up her features. “Really?” she asked, a smile playing on her lips. ” What’s the surprise?”

“You’ll have to wait to find out,” Alexander teased, adding an air of mystery to the moment.

As they strolled through the city revealed itself in fragments. The distant hum of traffic, the occasional laughter spilling out from nearby pubs, and the distant chime of Big Ben marked the passage of time. Sophia and Alexander didn’t notice when they arrived back at the hotel.

Returning to her suite at the hotel, Sophia found herself pleasantly surprised by the transformation that awaited her. The room, once a sanctuary from the outside world, now bore the imprint of Alexander’s thoughtful touch. It was as if he had woven an enchantment, turning the space into a haven of respite and solace.

aroma of red wine, its deep, velvety scent intertwining with the delicate fragrance of the bouquet

with precision, awaited her. The visual symphony of colors and textures mirrored the care that had gone into every detail. From the inviting plushness of the couch to the inviting spread on the sideboard, the

setup, Sophia couldn’t help but smile. “This is quite a surprise, Alexander. You went all

bit of indulgence after everything. Let’s enjoy some wine and talk about things other than investigations and conspiracies. How about sharing your experiences as a rising violinist in London?

I appreciate the effort, Alexander, I have contracts to review. There’s

air carried a subtle tension. The soft glow of the ambient lighting played on the rich textures of the room, casting shadows that seemed to dance with the unspoken emotions in the air. There was a

understand, Sophia,” Alexander said, a hint of disappointment flickering in

atmosphere, couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt. She knew the significance of Alexander’s

don’t finish this, I’ll just sit and worry and not be able to relax,”

won’t distract you, but at

be alone?” Sophia asked,

everything that happened. And I don’t want you to

help but chuckle at

the first to hear,

anything or change your

lingered beneath the

leaving Sophia alone with her thoughts and the contracts that demanded her attention. Yet, as the silence