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…

it,” Sophia reassured him, her voice gentle but firm. “You live

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

Sophia, then I wish you

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

watched Benjamin disappear into the night, a sudden realization struck her like a bolt of lightning. Her phone! She still hadn’t called

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

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

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

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

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

the feeling of a missed opportunity. Perhaps there was a clue hidden within the case that could lead her to the

made her way up to her old bedroom. As she settled into bed, she couldn’t help but imagine returning with Alexander one

for hours, his calls going unanswered and his messages left unread. Each unanswered call only served to

bed, Alexander decided to try to call

With a mischievous

Benjamin’s voice was smooth, laced with a hint of amusement

that you?” Alexander’s voice was filled with anger. “Benjamin,

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

“Listen to me, Benjamin. This is serious. Sophia hasn’t contacted me all

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