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.

the confusion swirling within her. “Yes,

brother. However, he remained silent because he first wanted to

right?” he asked, his voice soft

did. I could never see him that way, Alexander. You know

through him like a cool breeze on a hot day, soothing his 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

with sincerity and warmth. “Because you’re mine, and I’m not

widened at his words, a flicker of amusement dancing in her eyes as she met his gaze. “I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she replied,

hand in his, intertwining their

playful glint in her eyes. ” Come with me, I want to show

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

her later when the situation was right and for now, he allowed

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

room. The room was a sanctuary, filled with mementos of

I’ve been here I really wanted you to be

a silent exchange of understanding and affection. Without a word, he reached out and gently cupped her cheek, his touch tender and full of

than this, but then you say something like that and I fall in love all over

the distance between them and pressed her lips against his, her kiss a

melted into each other, their bodies entwined in a passionate embrace. With each lingering touch, they poured their souls into the kiss, their