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 I don’t

conversation lingered in the air, Alexander’s agitation seemed to grow, fueled by his lingering suspicions and the frustration of not being able to reach

bad feeling about this whole situation,” Alexander muttered, his tone

experiencing. “I know you care about Sophia deeply, Alexander. But sometimes, we have

to articulate the swirl of emotions churning within

placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. “Sophia

Alexander couldn’t shake the sense of unease that gnawed at him. He felt powerless, trapped in a web of uncertainty and

you, Evelyn,” Alexander said quietly. “I appreciate

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

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 among the

discovery, Evelyn reached for her phone to call Sophia and share the news. However, to

Benjamin, hoping he might have better luck reaching her.

found a key in the watch case,” Evelyn exclaimed, her

smile evident in his voice. “I’m putting you on speaker

and relieved. “Hello, Evelyn,” she greeted

key. Now what do I do?” she asked,

by express mail,”

answer your phone,

moment before admitting,

but laugh at Sophia’s admission, a hint of amusement coloring her voice.