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.”

lingered between them. In the span of moments, the atmosphere shifted, leaving Alexander puzzled by their interaction. Just a second

her eyes switching between Sophia and Alexander. “Tell

the narrative to focus on the professional aspects rather than the personal dynamics. She

some of her experiences in London, eliciting genuine interest and amusement from Caroline. Alexander, despite

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

unaware of Megan’s discomfort, continued to converse effortlessly. 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

exclusive circle. The realization hit her with a pang of discomfort – Sophia was becoming a part of this family, a role

villa. Sophia, not entirely comfortable with the idea of being alone with Alexander, quickly interjected, “Why not bring Megan along too? It would

curiously, shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure, why not? The more,

and Sophia, chimed in with an

a tour of the villa, with Alexander playing the role of a reluctant guide, Sophia maintaining a polite but distant

Sophia couldn’t shake

suggested, “Why don’t we check out

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

to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained a composed facade while internally navigating the emotional labyrinth that this

Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving Alexander and Sophia

blossoms surrounded them, casting a delicate perfume in the air as if nature itself conspired to heighten the intimacy

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

picture of composure, looked at him with a raised eyebrow. 11 Don’t flatter yourself, Alexander. I

leaned against a tree trunk, narrowing the proximity between them, his voice adopting a teasing tone. “Are you sure