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.”

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 like

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

a detailed account of the intricate legal matters in London, skillfully navigating the narrative to focus on the professional aspects rather than the personal dynamics. She emphasized Alexander’s supportive role without delving into the nuances that lay beneath

London, eliciting genuine interest and amusement from Caroline. Alexander, despite his initial skepticism, found

in her direction, but it was like swimming

discomfort, continued to converse effortlessly. At times, she would exchange knowing glances with Alexander, as if they shared some unspoken connection.

the 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

that Alexander take Sophia to see the new decorations in the villa. Sophia, not entirely comfortable with the idea of being alone with Alexander,

nonchalantly.” Sure, why

been eyeing the exchange between Alexander and Sophia, chimed in with an air of faux innocence, “Oh, I’d

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

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

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

“Sure, I’d love to see the

the flora, strategically positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained a composed facade while internally navigating the

excused herself momentarily, leaving

surrounded them, casting a delicate perfume in the air as

his curiosity, turned to Sophia with a playful glint in his eyes. “So, what’s the real

ever the picture of composure, looked at him with a raised eyebrow. 11 Don’t flatter yourself, Alexander. I have no

between them, his voice adopting a teasing tone. “Are you sure about