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.

“What if the key to the safe is somehow connected to my

idea, Sophia. Your grandfather was a clever man, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he left a clue like

action. “I need to call Alexander and ask him to check the

intervened. “Actually, Sophia, I think

puzzled by Benjamin’s suggestion. “Evelyn?

might be able to help us more effectively,” Benjamin explained,

already taken his phone from Sophia’s hands and dialed Evelyn’s number. As the phone rang, Sophia watched with a sense

picked up. “We

her turn to speak, Sophia took the phone from Benjamin and addressed

my apartment and check the watch box my grandfather gave me,” Sophia said. “I think there might be a clue inside that could help us unlock the

any developments. With a sense of relief, Sophia thanked Evelyn and ended the call,

*

sat at his desk, hunched

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

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