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 ago

her eyes switching between Sophia and Alexander. “Tell me

into 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.

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

amidst the laughter and camaraderie, Megan felt like a mere spectator. She tried to interject, throwing in comments and trying to steer the conversation in her direction, but it was like swimming against the current. The rapport

Alexander, as if they shared some unspoken connection. Megan couldn’t shake the feeling that

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 family, a role Megan had

Caroline excused herself, mentioning that she needed 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

shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure, why not? The

an air of faux innocence, “Oh, I’d love to see the decorations. Lead the

role of a reluctant guide, Sophia maintaining a polite but distant demeanor, and Megan injecting bits of unnecessary enthusiasm into the

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

don’t we check out the garden? It must be beautiful in

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

the tension escalated. Megan, feigning admiration for the flora, strategically positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one

the enchanting ambiance of the greenhouse, Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving

perfume in the air as if nature itself conspired to

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

looked at him with a raised eyebrow. 11

teasing tone.