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.”

of moments, the atmosphere shifted, leaving Alexander puzzled by their interaction. Just a second

Caroline affirmed, her eyes switching between Sophia

skillfully navigating the narrative to focus on the professional

and amusement from Caroline. Alexander, despite his initial

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

she would exchange knowing glances with Alexander, as if they

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

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

glancing at Sophia curiously, shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure, why

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

guide, Sophia maintaining a polite

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

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

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

closer to Alexander. Sophia, not one to be outplayed, maintained a

of the greenhouse, Megan excused herself momentarily, leaving

perfume in the air as if nature itself conspired to heighten the intimacy

turned to Sophia with a playful glint in his eyes. “So, what’s the real reason for wanting Megan to

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

narrowing the proximity between them, his voice adopting a teasing tone.