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.”

trust her, but

lingered in the air, Alexander’s agitation seemed to grow, fueled by his lingering suspicions and

this whole situation,” Alexander muttered, his tone tinged

regarded him with a sympathetic expression, understanding the turmoil he must be experiencing. “I know you care about Sophia deeply, Alexander. But sometimes, we have to trust that the people we love know what’s best for

unable to articulate the swirl of emotions churning within

on his shoulder.

gnawed at him. He

you, Evelyn,” Alexander said quietly.

him a reassuring smile. As Alexander turned to leave, Evelyn continued her search for the watch box, determined to fulfill Sophia’s request. After a thorough

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

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

by Sophia’s lack of response, Evelyn decided to contact Benjamin, hoping he might have better luck reaching her.

the watch case,” Evelyn exclaimed,

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

warm and relieved. “Hello, Evelyn,”

in relaying her discovery. “I found the key. Now what do I do?” she asked, her

it to me by express mail,” Sophia instructed, her tone

phone, I called you several times,” she added, curiosity laced in her

hesitated for a moment before

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