After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 174

#173 “Evelyn? Where’s Sophia?”

The morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room as Sophia stirred from her slumber. Stretching luxuriously, she felt remarkably rested despite the events of the previous day. With a contented sigh, she rose from the bed and began to ready herself for the day ahead.

After a quick shower and a change of clothes, Sophia made her way downstairs to the kitchen, where Benjamin was already preparing breakfast. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, mingling with the scent of sizzling bacon and eggs.

“Morning, Sophia,” Benjamin greeted her with a smile as she entered the room. “I hope you slept well.”

“Like a baby,” Sophia replied, returning his smile as she took a seat at the table. “And breakfast smells amazing.”

As they enjoyed their meal together, Sophia couldn’t shake the excitement bubbling within her. She was eager to share her theory about the watch with Benjamin, knowing that he would appreciate her detective work.

with excitement. “What if the key to the safe is somehow connected to

theory, nodding along as she spoke. “That’s a brilliant idea, Sophia. Your grandfather was a clever man, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he left

enthusiasm, Sophia decided to take action. “I need to call Alexander and ask him to check the watch box

reach for his phone, Benjamin intervened. “Actually, Sophia,

frowned, puzzled by Benjamin’s

might be able to help us

could protest, Benjamin had already taken his phone from Sophia’s hands and dialed Evelyn’s number.

when Evelyn picked up. “We need

Evelyn. When it was her

gave me,”

she would keep her updated on any developments. With a sense of relief, Sophia thanked Evelyn and ended the

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somber pallor over the room as he sat at his desk, hunched over his laptop.

tension between him and Sophia. Despite their argument, he had hoped that they had made amends, but her continued silence

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