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.”

compelled to 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 like little children, and now

glad he was there 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

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

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

they shared

break into an exclusive circle. The realization hit her with a pang of discomfort –

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 Megan along too? It would be more fun that

glancing at Sophia curiously, shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure,

exchange between Alexander and Sophia, chimed in 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

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

out the

and nodded, “Sure, I’d love to

the tension escalated. Megan, feigning admiration for the flora, strategically positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained a composed facade while internally navigating the emotional labyrinth that

greenhouse, Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving Alexander and

in the air as if nature itself conspired to

what’s the real reason

raised eyebrow. 11 Don’t flatter yourself, Alexander. I have no interest in your wedding

a teasing tone. “Are you sure about that? You seem pretty interested in avoiding the