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…

girl, I’ll handle it,” Sophia reassured him, her voice gentle but firm. “You live next door, if something

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

wish you

him a grateful smile as she escorted him to the door, the weight of exhaustion heavy on her

realization struck her like a bolt of lightning.

is it?” she muttered to herself. ” I could have sworn I had it

sense of unease intensified with each passing moment. Despite her

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

it was getting late in the evening. She hesitated, not wanting

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

scolded herself once again for losing her phone. Now she would have to wait until morning to do something about

watch case in her apartment, Sophia couldn’t shake the feeling of a missed

way up to her old bedroom. As she settled into bed, she couldn’t help but imagine returning with Alexander one day, sharing stories of her childhood and the secrets hidden within the walls of

unanswered and his messages left unread. Each unanswered call only served to fuel his growing sense of unease, a

decided to try to call

screen. With a mischievous

with a hint of amusement

with anger. “Benjamin, where the hell is

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

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

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