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.

brother. However, he remained silent because he first wanted to know

right?” he asked, his voice soft but

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

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 the chaos swirling around them, there was a

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

amusement dancing in her eyes as she met

in his, intertwining their fingers as he gazed

a playful glint in her eyes. ” Come with

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

guided Alexander through the winding corridors of her childhood home. Alexander decided he would tell her later when the situation

familiar landmarks – a weathered tree swing in the garden, a dusty bookshelf filled with childhood treasures-and laughed at the fond recollections they

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

I’ve been here I really wanted you to be with me so I can share my past with you.

her words, his gaze locked with hers in a silent exchange of understanding and affection. Without a word, he reached

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

closed the distance between them and pressed her lips

passionate embrace. With each