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.

I’ve been thinking,” she began, her voice tinged with excitement. “What if the

“That’s a brilliant idea, Sophia. Your grandfather was

to take action. “I need to call Alexander and ask

could reach for his phone, Benjamin intervened. “Actually, Sophia, I think we should call

frowned, puzzled by Benjamin’s suggestion. “Evelyn?

help us more effectively,” Benjamin explained,

protest, Benjamin had already taken his phone from Sophia’s hands and dialed Evelyn’s number. As the phone rang, Sophia watched with a sense of unease, unsure

it’s Benjamin,” Benjamin said when Evelyn picked up. “We need your help with

Evelyn. When it was her turn to speak, Sophia took the phone from

go to my apartment and check the watch box my grandfather gave me,” Sophia said. “I

sense of relief, Sophia thanked Evelyn

*

the room as he sat at his desk, hunched over his laptop. His usually tidy workspace was

wink all night, his thoughts consumed by the unresolved tension between him and Sophia. Despite their argument, he had hoped that they had made amends, but her continued silence only served to deepen his

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