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.”

mention it but deliberately avoided Alexander’s gaze, aware of the complex emotions that lingered between them. In the span of moments, the atmosphere shifted, leaving Alexander puzzled by their interaction. Just a second ago they were bickering

for you. It should be,” Caroline affirmed, her eyes switching

London, skillfully navigating the narrative to focus on the professional aspects rather than the personal dynamics. She

despite his initial skepticism, found himself engaged in the banter, caught between Sophia’s charm and his

Megan felt 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

they shared some unspoken connection. Megan couldn’t shake the feeling that Sophia was seamlessly integrating into

evening progressed, Megan’s attempts to engage in the conversation became more strained. She felt like an outsider trying to break into an exclusive circle. The realization hit

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, “Why not bring

glancing at Sophia curiously, shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure,

with an air of faux innocence, “Oh, I’d love to see

a reluctant guide, Sophia maintaining a polite but distant demeanor, and Megan injecting bits of unnecessary enthusiasm into the

strolled through the elegantly decorated rooms, Sophia couldn’t shake the feeling of

“Why don’t we check out the garden? It must be

and nodded, “Sure, I’d love to see the garden

positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained a

ambiance of the greenhouse, Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving

air as

to contain his curiosity, turned to Sophia with a playful glint in his eyes. “So, what’s the real reason for wanting Megan to join us? Are you avoiding the impending matrimonial talk,

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

teasing tone. “Are