After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#137 “I Want Us to Try to be Together.”

Sophia entered Alexander’s room, the sterile scent of the hospital surrounding her as she approached his bedside. The rhythmic beeping of the monitors provided a stark contrast to the emotional turmoil within her.

Sitting down, she found solace in the familiar space beside his hospital bed. In the past few days, it had become a habit for her to say it out loud when something was bothering her. She shared her thoughts with him incessantly.

“You know, you never cease to amaze me,” she murmured. Still shocked by the recent revelation, she buried her face in her hands, attempting to find composure.

Taking a deep breath, she allowed the gravity of the situation to settle. The news that Alexander had only entered into an engagement with Megan for her sake was a revelation that still echoed in her thoughts.

“I hope to continue to do so,” came Alexander’s hoarse voice, unexpectedly breaking the silence.

Sophia jolted in her seat, startled by the sound. His eyes were open, meeting hers with a gaze that spoke volumes.

“You’re awake!” Sophia exclaimed, her eyes welling up with tears, a mixture of relief and overwhelming emotion.

As she examined him, the pale hospital light accentuated the hints of exhaustion on Alexander’s face. The doctors’ warnings about potential signs of anemia lingered in Sophia’s mind.

“Do you know who I am?” Sophia asked, leaning over him with anticipation.

“To my greatest happiness, yes,” he replied, a soft smile playing on his lips.

Sophia’s shoulders relaxed as a sigh escaped her. The weight of uncertainty that had gripped her heart began to lift. Without hesitation, she enveloped him in a heartfelt hug, a culmination of worry, relief, and the unspoken emotions that had filled the hospital room.

Sophia closer to him. His fingers ran through her hair, and he breathed

whispered into the crook

with a smile, his heart warmed by the rare closeness

know what to say or do to keep the moment as it was. Her arms wrapped around him and she looked at him so tenderly that he was afraid even a

explain to me,” Sophia stated, pulling back slightly to meet

green eyes traced over her face, trying to discern the changes that had occurred in the past

that had lurked in his

you ready

he inquired.

a genuine smile gracing

I want to know if you’re injured somewhere,” Alexander asked, scrutinizing Sophia for any

face in her hands,

of hearing it, but don’t worry about me. I’m fine. You’re the one

relief and gratitude, overwhelmed

so much for me? Why risk your life for me? Why did you get engaged to Megan just to get me the information?” Sophia questioned, her

secretary who can keep

pressure people for information,” laughed Sophia. “Ah, now

but you are important to me. I made you a promise, and I intend to keep it because once I didn’t, and

keep?”

bed, giving him the

husband, Sophia. I failed miserably, and I want to fix that. I want you to be able to count on me. I know you can handle yourself, but that doesn’t mean you have to be alone all the time.” Alexander confessed, laying bare