After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 173

#172 “I could have Sworn I had it Earlier…”

It was growing late, the soft glow of evening casting long shadows throughout Sophia’s grandfather’s house. Sophia and Benjamin, tired from their exhaustive search for the elusive key, stood in the dimly lit hallway, their fatigue palpable in the air.

“I think it’s time for bed,” Sophia announced with a weary smile, her voice tinged with exhaustion. “It’s been a long day, and I definitely need some sleep.”

Benjamin nodded in agreement, although there was a hint of reluctance in his expression. “Of course. Do you want me to stay?”

Sophia furrowed her brow in surprise at his offer. “Stay?” she echoed, her confusion evident. “Like back in the day when we used to have slumber parties?”

A nostalgic smile tugged at Benjamin’s lips as he nodded. “Exactly like that.”

Sophia chuckled softly, the tension of the day momentarily forgotten. ”

Benjamin, back then I was afraid of the monster under the bed,” she teased. ” You don’t need to stay.”

“I’m just worried,” Benjamin began, his tone earnest. “It’s a big house, and…

but firm. “You live next door, if something

his mood seemed to darken slightly. “That’s right,” he conceded, his words tinged with

then I wish you a

a grateful smile as she escorted him to

Benjamin disappear into the night, a sudden realization struck her like a bolt of lightning. Her phone! She

it?” she muttered to herself. ” I

every nook and cranny of the house, her growing sense of unease intensified with each passing moment. Despite her thorough efforts, her phone remained elusive, nowhere

Benjamin for his phone. Alexander must be worried now,” she muttered, feeling a pang of guilt

at her watch, she realized it was getting late in the evening. She hesitated, not wanting to

on her. This was her grandfather’s watch, a precious gift

once again for losing her phone. Now she would have to wait until morning to

the feeling of a missed opportunity.

As she settled into bed, she couldn’t help but imagine returning with Alexander one day, sharing stories

the night wore on, Alexander’s anxiety only intensified. He had been trying to reach Sophia for hours, his calls going unanswered and his messages left unread. Each unanswered call only served to fuel his growing sense

bed, Alexander decided to try to call her one last

widened as he watched Alexander’s name flash on Sophia’s phone screen. With a mischievous gleam in his eyes, he answered the call, relishing the opportunity to

laced with a hint of amusement as

you?” Alexander’s voice was filled with anger. “Benjamin, where the hell

“Oh, Alex, she’s busy right now. Can’t talk.

flared at the dismissive tone. “Listen to me, Benjamin. This is serious. Sophia hasn’t contacted me all day, and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255