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.”

avoided Alexander’s gaze, aware of the complex emotions that lingered between them. In the span of moments, the atmosphere

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

focus on the professional aspects rather than the personal dynamics. She emphasized Alexander’s supportive role without delving into the nuances

Caroline. Alexander, despite his initial skepticism, found himself

to interject, throwing in comments and trying to steer the conversation in her direction, but it was like swimming against the current. The rapport between Sophia

would exchange knowing glances with Alexander, as if they shared

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

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

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

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

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

elegantly decorated rooms, Sophia couldn’t shake the

don’t we check out the garden?

managed a tight smile and nodded, “Sure,

Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained a composed facade while internally navigating

greenhouse, Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving Alexander and Sophia temporarily

air as if nature itself conspired to heighten the intimacy of

eyes. “So, what’s the

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

against 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 the topic