After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

165 “Didn’t He Tell You Something?”

As Kyle’s unwavering gaze bore into Alberto, the room fell into a tense silence, broken only by the faint sounds of heavy. Alberto’s confidence crumbled under the weight of Kyle’s resolve.

“Enough,” Alberto spat, his voice strained with frustration as he raised his hands in a gesture of surrender. ” Fine, you win.”

Kyle’s expression remained stoic as he lowered his weapon, a silent acknowledgment of his victory as he stepped forward to confront Alberto.

“Bring me Sophia,” Kyle ordered, his voice carrying the weight of authority.

Alberto nodded curtly, motioning for one of his men to carry out the order. With a sense of urgency, the man disappeared into the shadows, leaving Kyle and Alberto alone in the dimly lit warehouse, their silent standoff a testament to the power dynamics at play.

As they waited in the tense silence, the distant echoes of their earlier confrontation still hung in the air, a reminder of the volatile nature of their underworld dealings. Kyle’s gaze remained fixed on Alberto, his steely resolve unwavering as he anticipated Sophia’s arrival.

Moments later, the sound of hurried footsteps approached, heralding the return of Alberto’s man, who now led Sophia into the room. She appeared disheveled but composed, her expression stoic as she took in the scene before her.

“Kyle…” Sophia’s voice remained steady, her tone betraying none of the turmoil brewing beneath the surface as she glanced between him and Alberto.

her well-being evident in the depths of his eyes. Stepping forward, he extended a

said, his voice calm yet authoritative.

curtly, her trust in Kyle unwavering

the exchange with a mixture of resignation and resentment, knowing that his power over Sophia had come to an

face of this unexpected turn of events. But for now, the immediate threat

and Sophia stepped out of the warehouse. Kyle’s mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions as he led them towards

of Evelyn’s presence. Unable to resist any longer, he pulled her close, his lips crashing against hers in a desperate, passionate kiss. For a fleeting moment, the world seemed to fade away

sidelines, a knowing smile playing at the corners of her lips.

filled with a mixture of longing and regret. He knew he owed her an explanation, a

he laid bare the secrets of his past. He explained how he was the youngest son of a Mafia

confessed that he had chosen to keep his true identity hidden, fearing the repercussions it would bring to those he cared about. He had avoided contact with his family, unwilling to drag Evelyn into the dangerous web of Mafia affairs that

need of his help to take over the business and the weight of his responsibilities bearing down on him, Kyle knew he had no choice but

stunned silence as Kyle’s revelations washed over her, her mind reeling with the enormity of what he had just disclosed. She felt a tumult of emotions surging

her voice barely above a whisper, her eyes

reached out to gently cup Evelyn’s face in his hands. ” I’m sorry,” he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. “I wanted to protect you, to shield you from the dangers of my world. But I realize now that I should have trusted you enough to tell you