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.

within her. “Yes, he did. I didn’t

tell Sophia that Benjamin was her brother. However, he remained silent because he first wanted to know how she reacted to

him, right?” he asked, his voice

I could never see 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

his voice infused with sincerity and warmth. “Because you’re mine, and I’m not giving you up

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

hand in his, intertwining their fingers as he

” Come with me, I want to show you

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

would tell her later when the situation was right and for now, he allowed himself to enjoy his time with her.

her past with him. They paused at familiar landmarks – a weathered

sanctuary, filled with mementos of her past and glimpses of her dreams for the

sparkled with unspoken sentiment. ” You know,” she began, “Since I’ve been here I really wanted you to be with me so I

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

then you say something like that and I

the electricity crackling in the air, Sophia turned sharply to Alexander. Without a word, she closed the distance between them and pressed her lips against his, her kiss a fervent declaration of her

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