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.

confusion swirling within her. “Yes, he did. I

Benjamin was her brother. However, he remained silent because he first

right?” he asked, his voice soft but

way, Alexander. You know that,” she reassured him,

relief flooded 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

hear that, Sophia,” he said, his voice infused with sincerity and warmth. “Because you’re mine, and I’m not

eyes as she met his gaze. “I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she replied, her voice

intertwining their fingers as he gazed

about Benjamin,” she suggested a playful glint in her eyes. ” Come with me, I want

invitation, and he nodded eagerly, a smile spreading across his face. “I’d love to,” he replied, his voice laced

through the winding corridors of her childhood home. Alexander decided he would tell her later when the situation was right and for now, he allowed

with him. They paused at familiar landmarks – a weathered tree swing in the garden, a

at Sophia’s room. The room was a sanctuary, filled with mementos of her past and

Sophia’s eyes sparkled with unspoken sentiment. ” You know,” she began, “Since I’ve been here I really wanted you to be with me so I can share my past with you.

locked with hers in a silent exchange of understanding and

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

electricity crackling in the air, Sophia turned sharply to Alexander. Without a word, she closed the distance between them and

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