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

to darken slightly. “That’s right,” he conceded,

Sophia, then I wish you a good

smile as she escorted him to the door, the weight

like a bolt of lightning. Her phone! She still hadn’t called

herself. ”

Sophia scoured every nook and cranny of the house, her growing sense of unease intensified with each

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

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

losing her phone. Now she would have to wait until

that she had left the watch case in her apartment, Sophia couldn’t shake the feeling of a missed opportunity. Perhaps

she couldn’t help but imagine returning with Alexander one day, sharing stories of her childhood and the secrets hidden within the

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

to try to call her one

Alexander’s name flash on Sophia’s phone screen. With a mischievous gleam in his

a hint of amusement

is that you?” Alexander’s voice was filled with anger. “Benjamin, where the hell is Sophia? Why isn’t she answering

mocking. “Oh, Alex, she’s busy

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

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