After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#179 “Alexander is the Love of My Life.”

Sophia stood up from her seat, her body recoiling as if scalded by Benjamin’s confession.

“What does that mean?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, her eyes wide with disbelief.

“I’ve loved you for years, Sophia. I can’t hide it anymore,” Benjamin admitted, his tone earnest, his eyes pleading for understanding.

Benjamin took a step towards Sophia, his movements tentative, as if afraid she might vanish before his eyes. But instead of closing the distance between them, Sophia stepped back, her expression one of shock and confusion.

“I’ve loved you for years, Sophia. I can’t hide it anymore,” Benjamin declared, his tone earnest but tinged with desperation as he took a step closer to her.

Sophia’s breath caught in her throat, her inind racing as she grappled with the weight of Benjamin’s words. She shook her head slowly, her voice trembling as she tried to find the right words to respond.

she said. “I… I

took another step towards her. “Say you felt the same way, Sophia. Say you’ve been hiding your feelings for me

she knew deep down that she couldn’t give him the answer he wanted. She shook her head again, her voice firm but

feel that way about you,” she said softly, her voice filled with genuine remorse. “I value our friendship, but… but

look in his eyes. “But… but what about Alexander?” he asked, his voice tinged with bitterness as he gestured towards the door. “He never was

at the mention of Alexander, her mind flooded with memories of their tumultuous relationship. She

I have been through a lot together,” she said, her voice tinged with determination. “He might

emotions. ” You are making a mistake, Sophia,” he said, his voice tinged with desperation. “Don’t let him

with

I can make you happy, Sophia. I can give you everything you ever wanted,” he pleaded, his voice laced

surface as she realized the depth of Benjamin’s selfishness. ” Stop it, Ben,” she snapped, her tone sharp with irritation. “I already told you,

his case. ”

as she struggled to reason with Benjamin. 11 That is enough, Ben! I’m not going to stand here and listen to you badmouth Alexander,” she declared, her voice ringing with defiance. “You need to

breath, her anger simmering beneath the surface as she watched Benjamin storm out of the room. Despite her shock and disbelief at his outburst, she knew she couldn’t have let his bitterness poison their friendship any further. With a determined stride, she followed him, her mind racing with