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…

voice gentle but firm. “You live next door, if something happens,

darken slightly.

then I wish you a good

as she escorted him to the door,

watched Benjamin disappear into the night, a sudden realization struck her like a bolt of lightning.

muttered to herself. ” I could have sworn

house, her growing sense of unease intensified with each passing moment. Despite her thorough efforts,

for his phone. Alexander must be worried now,” she muttered, feeling a

she realized it was getting late in the evening. She hesitated, not wanting to disturb Benjamin, who must surely be asleep by

thought dawned on her. This was her grandfather’s watch, a precious gift he had bestowed upon her. What if the watch held

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

missed opportunity. Perhaps there

but imagine returning with Alexander one day, sharing stories of her childhood

wore on, Alexander’s anxiety only intensified. He had been trying to reach Sophia for hours, his calls going unanswered and his messages

in bed, Alexander decided to try to call her one last

mischievous gleam in his

hint of amusement as he spoke into

Alexander’s voice was filled with anger. “Benjamin, where the hell is Sophia? Why

casual, almost mocking. “Oh, Alex, she’s busy right now.

Benjamin. This is serious. Sophia hasn’t contacted me all day, and now her phone goes straight to voicemail. Where

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