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.

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

tensed, he had to tell Sophia that Benjamin was her brother. However, he remained silent because

right?” he asked, his voice soft but

did. I could never see him that way, Alexander. You know that,” she reassured him, her

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 to him, rejecting

with sincerity and warmth. “Because you’re

flicker of amusement dancing in her eyes as she met his gaze. “I wouldn’t have it any other

her hand in his, intertwining their

in her eyes. ”

spreading across his face. “I’d love to,” he replied, his

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

familiar landmarks – a weathered tree swing in the

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

she began, “Since I’ve been here I really wanted you to be with me so I

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

I think I can’t love you more than this, but then you say something like that and I fall

turned sharply to Alexander. Without a word, she closed the distance between them and pressed her lips

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