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 in the depths of his eyes. Stepping forward, he extended a

alright, Sophia,” Kyle said, his voice calm yet authoritative.

her trust in Kyle unwavering as she

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 defeat, acknowledging Kyle’s authority with

leaving Alberto to ponder his next move in the face of this unexpected turn of events. But for

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

the car, Kyle’s resolve wavered, his restraint crumbling in the 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, the world seemed to

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

and regret. He

truth about his identity, his words tumbling out in a rush as he laid bare the secrets of his past. He explained how he was the youngest son of

confessed that he had chosen to keep his true identity hidden, fearing the repercussions it would bring to those he cared about.

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 to confront his past. It was a decision that tore at his heart, knowing he would have to leave Evelyn behind

revelations washed over her, her mind reeling with the enormity of what he had just disclosed. She felt a tumult of

me earlier?” she whispered, her voice barely above

voice thick with emotion. “I wanted to protect you, to shield you from the dangers of my world. But I realize now that