After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#174 “Surprised to See Me, Son?”

Evelyn looked at Alexander in confusion. She had just arrived at Sophia’s apartment to check the watch box, as she had been asked, and encountering Alexander there was unexpected.

“Sophia is in her grandfather’s old house,” Evelyn informed him. “Didn’t you know?”

“Of course I know,” Alexander replied cheekily. “What are you doing here?”

“Sophia contacted me to check on something in her apartment,” Evelyn explained.

“So she’s answering your calls,” Alexander retorted sharply.

“I don’t understand what’s going on,” Evelyn admitted, her brow furrowing with concern.

“Since she left, Sophia hasn’t called me once,” Alexander remarked, frustration evident in his voice.

“She must be busy, Alexander,” Evelyn countered gently. “Trust her a little.”

her, but

by his lingering suspicions and the

whole situation,” Alexander

be experiencing. “I know you care about Sophia deeply,

Alexander trailed off, unable to articulate the swirl of emotions

a comforting hand on his shoulder. “Sophia will come around, Alexander. Give her

gnawed at him. He felt

you, Evelyn,” Alexander said quietly. “I

box, determined to fulfill Sophia’s request. After a thorough examination of the apartment, she finally

of accomplishment, Evelyn carefully retrieved the box and began to examine its contents. As she sifted through the items inside, her eyes widened in surprise when she discovered a small key nestled

call Sophia and share the news. However, to her dismay,

to contact Benjamin, hoping he might have better luck reaching her. As Evelyn’s call connected, Benjamin’s

watch case,” Evelyn exclaimed, her excitement

news!” Benjamin exclaimed, a smile evident in his voice. “I’m putting you on speaker so Sophia can

her tone warm and relieved. “Hello, Evelyn,” she

no time in relaying her discovery. “I found the key. Now what do

me by express mail,” Sophia instructed, her tone

agreed readily. Sophia, why don’t you answer your phone, I called you several times,” she added,

moment before admitting, “I lost my

of amusement coloring her voice. “You never lose a case, but when it comes to the