After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#113 “Better Half, Huh?”

As Sophia dropped the bombshell about heading to Boston for Benjamin’s new venture, the surprise on Alexander’s face was unmistakable, and he couldn’t resist a sarcastic quip.

“Oh, I just didn’t expect a high-profile lawyer like you to be handling such small tasks personally,” he remarked, his tone dripping with thinly veiled mockery.

Sophia, aware of the unnecessary personal involvement in the matter and the relatively modest scale of the new office, felt a twinge of self- awareness. Deep down, she knew that she had no reason to be hands-on with this venture. It was a small operation that could easily be managed without her direct intervention. So why did she choose to divulge this information?

Alexander’s sarcastic remark hung in the air, and Sophia responded with a casual shrug. “Why not, right? A change of pace, a different challenge. Keeps things interesting.”

Megan chimed in, “Boston sounds nice.

Sophia shot Megan a brief, unreadable look. “Sometimes, you need to step out of the familiar to discover something new. Like you Alexander, you are getting married, hopefully, you will be able to keep it this time.”

Sophia sipped from her glass with a wide smile directed at Alexander. She wasn’t going to let him make fun of her and her decisions. He gave her a cold look but returned her smile.

Caroline sensed that the conversation was not going in the direction she wanted and intervened.

“You were in London together, weren’t you?” she asked.

Sophia hesitated for a moment, glancing at Alexander, who was silently observing the unfolding exchange. Yes,” she finally agreed. “And Alexander actually helps me a lot all the time.”

moments, the atmosphere shifted, leaving Alexander puzzled by their interaction. Just a second ago they were bickering like little children, and now she looked grateful for

affirmed, her eyes switching between Sophia and Alexander. “Tell me

navigating the narrative to focus on the professional aspects rather than the personal

in London, eliciting genuine interest and amusement from Caroline. Alexander, despite his initial skepticism, found himself engaged in the banter, caught between

like a mere spectator. She tried to interject, throwing in comments and trying to steer the conversation in her direction, but it was like swimming against the current. The rapport between Sophia and the Stones felt so natural that Megan couldn’t find

times, she would exchange knowing glances with Alexander, as if they shared some unspoken connection. Megan couldn’t shake the feeling that Sophia was seamlessly integrating

became more strained. She felt like an outsider trying to break into an exclusive circle. The realization hit her with a pang of discomfort – Sophia was becoming a part

that she needed to rest, and she suggested that Alexander take Sophia to see the new decorations in the villa. Sophia, not entirely comfortable with the idea of being alone with Alexander, quickly interjected,

nonchalantly.” Sure, why not? The

exchange between Alexander and Sophia, chimed in with an air of faux innocence, “Oh, I’d love to see the decorations. Lead the way,

guide, Sophia maintaining a polite but distant

rooms, Sophia couldn’t shake

one point, Megan suggested, “Why don’t we check out the garden?

nodded, “Sure, I’d

garden, the tension escalated. Megan, feigning admiration for the flora, strategically positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained a composed facade while internally navigating the emotional

of the greenhouse, Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving Alexander

surrounded them, casting a delicate perfume in the air as if

what’s the real reason for

at him with a raised eyebrow. 11 Don’t flatter yourself, Alexander. I have no interest in your

the proximity between them, his voice adopting a teasing tone. “Are