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

Kyle said, his voice calm yet authoritative. “You’re safe

Kyle unwavering as she moved to stand

with a mixture of resignation and resentment, knowing that his power over Sophia had come to an abrupt end in the face of Kyle’s unwavering determination. Reluctantly, he conceded

Alberto to ponder his next move in the face of this unexpected turn of events. But for now, the immediate threat had been neutralized, and Sophia remained resolute in her stoic demeanor, ready to face whatever challenges

warehouse. Kyle’s mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions as he led them towards his

he pulled her close, his lips crashing against hers in a desperate, passionate kiss. For

her lips. She couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction at witnessing their love for

met Evelyn’s, his eyes filled with a mixture of longing and regret. He knew he owed

the secrets of his past. He explained how he was the youngest son of a Mafia family, sent to the United States by his relatives in a bid to distance him from the

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

his family in 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

revelations washed over her, her mind reeling with the enormity of what he had just disclosed. She felt a tumult of emotions surging within her anger, hurt, but above all, a

me earlier?” she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper, her eyes betraying the pain she

his voice thick with emotion. “I