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.”

complex emotions that lingered between them. In the span of moments, the atmosphere

Caroline affirmed, her eyes switching between Sophia and Alexander. “Tell me more about the

on the professional aspects rather

from Caroline. Alexander, despite his initial skepticism,

interject, throwing in comments and trying to steer the conversation in her direction, but it was like swimming against the

At 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 into the Stone family, overshadowing

in the conversation became more strained. She felt like an outsider trying to break into an exclusive circle. The realization hit

decorations in the villa. Sophia, not entirely comfortable with the idea of being alone with Alexander, quickly interjected, “Why not bring

shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure, why not? The

between Alexander and Sophia, chimed in with an air of faux innocence, “Oh, I’d love to see

embarked on a tour of the villa, with Alexander playing the role of a reluctant guide,

elegantly decorated rooms, Sophia couldn’t shake the feeling of awkwardness that

one point, Megan suggested, “Why don’t we check out the garden? It must be beautiful in

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

closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed,

greenhouse, Megan excused

the air as if

in his eyes. “So, what’s the real reason for wanting Megan to join us?

with a raised eyebrow. 11 Don’t

a tree trunk, narrowing the proximity between them, his voice adopting a teasing tone. “Are you sure about that? You seem