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.

for her well-being evident

his voice calm

unwavering as she moved

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

Kyle’s protection, the balance of power had shifted, leaving Alberto to ponder his next move in the face of this unexpected turn of events. But for now,

was cool as Kyle, Evelyn, and Sophia stepped out of the warehouse.

face 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,

lips. She couldn’t help but

and regret. He knew he owed her an explanation, a truth

as he laid bare the secrets of his past. He explained how

cared about. He had avoided contact with his family, unwilling to drag Evelyn into the dangerous

had no choice but to

enormity of what he had just disclosed. She felt

voice barely above a whisper, her

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