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.”

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

Caroline affirmed, her eyes switching between Sophia and

the narrative to focus on the professional aspects rather than the personal dynamics. She emphasized Alexander’s supportive role

amusement from Caroline. Alexander, despite his initial skepticism, found himself engaged in the banter,

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 between Sophia and the Stones felt so natural that Megan couldn’t find an

effortlessly. At times, she would exchange knowing glances with Alexander, as if they shared some unspoken connection. Megan couldn’t shake the feeling that Sophia

outsider trying to break into an exclusive circle. The realization hit her

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

glancing at Sophia curiously, shrugged nonchalantly.” Sure, why not?

Sophia, chimed in with an air of faux innocence,

villa, with Alexander playing the role of a reluctant guide, Sophia maintaining a

they strolled through the elegantly decorated rooms, Sophia couldn’t shake the feeling of awkwardness that permeated

point, Megan suggested, “Why don’t we check out the garden? It must be beautiful in

“Sure, I’d love to see

strategically positioned herself closer to Alexander. Sophia,

of the greenhouse, Megan excused herself

in the air as if nature itself

to contain his curiosity, turned to Sophia with a playful glint in his eyes. “So, what’s the real reason for wanting Megan to join us? Are

eyebrow. 11 Don’t flatter yourself, Alexander.

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