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, he did. I didn’t know what

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

him, right?” he asked,

him that way, Alexander.

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

sincerity and warmth. “Because

met his gaze. “I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she

took her hand in his, intertwining their fingers as he gazed at her with

eyes. ”

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

later when the situation was right and for now,

step seemed to evoke memories long forgotten, and with every turn, she shared snippets 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 laughed at the

room was a sanctuary, filled with mementos of

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.

gaze locked with hers in a silent exchange of understanding and affection. Without a word, he reached out and gently cupped her cheek, his touch tender and

then

word, she closed the distance between

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 souls