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.”

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

for you. It should be,” Caroline affirmed, her eyes switching between Sophia and Alexander. “Tell me more about the

account of the intricate legal matters in London, skillfully navigating the narrative to focus on the professional aspects rather than the personal dynamics.

interest and amusement from Caroline. Alexander, despite his initial

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

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

became more strained. She felt like an outsider trying to break into an exclusive circle. The realization hit her with

to rest, and she suggested that Alexander 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

at Sophia curiously, shrugged nonchalantly.”

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

the villa, with Alexander playing the role of a reluctant guide, Sophia maintaining a polite but distant demeanor, and Megan injecting

rooms, Sophia couldn’t shake the

we check out the

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

flora, strategically positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed,

excused herself momentarily, leaving Alexander

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

what’s the real reason for wanting Megan to join us? Are you avoiding the impending matrimonial

at him with a raised eyebrow. 11 Don’t flatter yourself, Alexander. I have no interest

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