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

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

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 himself engaged in the banter, caught between Sophia’s charm and his mother’s

spectator. She tried to interject, throwing in comments and trying to steer the conversation in her direction,

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

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 realization hit her with a pang of discomfort – Sophia was becoming a part of this

the villa. Sophia,

glancing at Sophia curiously, shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure, why not?

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

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

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

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

managed a tight smile and nodded, “Sure, I’d love

admiration for the flora, strategically positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained

the enchanting ambiance of the greenhouse, Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving Alexander and Sophia temporarily

a delicate perfume in the air as if nature itself conspired to heighten

glint in his eyes. “So, what’s the real

a raised eyebrow. 11 Don’t flatter yourself,

his voice adopting a teasing tone. “Are you sure