After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#181 “I was Out of My Mind, You Know?”

As Sophia relaxed into Alexander’s embrace, a sense of comfort washed over her, enveloping her in a warmth that eased the tension in her body. She hugged him tightly, feeling the reassuring rhythm of his breath against her cheek as he gently ran his hands through her hair.

“I was out of my mind, you know? I love you so much,” Alexander whispered, his voice filled with sincerity and vulnerability.

Sophia’s heart swelled with affection at his words, her own love for him shining through in her response. “I love you too,” she murmured, snuggling closer to his chest. “Today has been such a crazy day.”

Alexander pulled back slightly, his gaze searching hers as he sought to understand her turmoil. “Why?” he asked, his brow furrowing with concern.

Sophia took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts before speaking. ”

Benjamin told me earlier that he loves me,” she confessed, her voice tinged with disbelief. “It completely caught me off guard. We’ve been friends since childhood, and I never expected him to feel that way about me.”

Sophia’s revelation about Benjamin’s confession left Alexander speechless. His shock was palpable as he struggled to process the news. His mind raced with conflicting emotions.

“He confessed to you?” Alexander asked, his voice tinged with incredulity.

nodded, her expression reflecting the confusion swirling within her. “Yes, he did. I didn’t know what to say,

tell Sophia that Benjamin was her brother. However, he remained silent because he first wanted to know how she reacted to

right?” he asked, his voice soft but

that way, Alexander. You know that,” she reassured him, her voice filled

frayed nerves and easing the tension that had built up within him. Despite the chaos swirling around them, there was a sense of calm knowing that Sophia had stayed true

voice infused with sincerity and warmth. “Because you’re mine, and I’m not giving you up to

eyes as she met

intertwining their fingers as

in her eyes. ” Come with me, I want

a smile spreading across his face. “I’d love to,” he replied, his voice laced with excitement. “Lead the way, my

her later when the situation was right and for now, he allowed himself to enjoy his time with her.

him. They paused at familiar landmarks – a weathered tree swing in the garden, a dusty bookshelf filled with childhood treasures-and

room was a sanctuary, filled with mementos of her past and glimpses of

You know,” she began, “Since I’ve been here I

heart skipped a beat at her words, his gaze locked with hers in a silent exchange of understanding and affection. Without a word, he reached out and

more than this, but then you say something like

electricity crackling in the air, Sophia turned sharply to Alexander. Without a word, she closed the distance between them and pressed her lips against his, her kiss a fervent declaration of

moment, time seemed to stand still as they melted into each other, their bodies entwined in a passionate embrace. With