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. “Yes, he did. I didn’t

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

asked, his voice

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

easing the tension that had built up within him. Despite

his voice infused with sincerity and warmth. “Because you’re mine,

flicker of amusement dancing in her eyes as she met his

in his, intertwining their fingers as he

her eyes. ” Come with me, I want

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

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

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

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

to Alexander, Sophia’s eyes sparkled with unspoken sentiment. ” You know,” she began, “Since I’ve been here I really

locked with hers in a silent exchange of understanding and affection. Without a word, he reached out and gently cupped

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

a word, she closed the distance between them and pressed her lips against his, her kiss a fervent declaration of her

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