After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#182 “Stay back!”

Sophia had led Alexander to her grandfather’s office, a place filled with memories and secrets. They sat on the floor, surrounded by stacks of documents that detailed their family’s tangled history. Alexander had pulled Sophia into his lap, unable to resist the magnetic pull of her presence. Despite the seriousness of their situation, he found himself lost in the warmth of her embrace.

As Sophia explained the significance of the documents, Alexander’s mind drifted, consumed by thoughts of Sophia and the intoxicating scent of her perfume. He knew he should be paying attention, that their discovery could have far-reaching consequences, but at that moment, all he could think about was her.

“Are you listening to me?” Sophia’s voice cut through his reverie, bringing him back to the present.

“Mmm,” he murmured absentmindedly, his gaze fixed on her.

“Alexander, this is important,” Sophia chided gently, though a smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

“Did I tell you that when you concentrate you wrinkle your nose? It’s awfully sweet,” he teased, his eyes sparkling with affection.

“If I kiss you, will you promise to concentrate too?” she asked playfully, her lips curving into a mischievous smile.

Alexander replied with a

lips meeting his in a

intensity of their connection. He deepened the kiss, losing himself

his hair, sending shivers down his spine as he pulled

you were explaining to me before I completely flipped out,” Alexander said, his voice laced with amusement as he reluctantly tore

to his ears, as she turned back to the documents, her fingers tracing the

saying that these documents hold the key

leaned in closer to study the documents spread out before

were involved in some shady dealings with the mafia,” she explained, her voice tinged with concern. “There are mentions of clandestine transactions, hidden alliances, and secrets that could destroy

these documents were what the mafia wanted, it means they’re

her eyes locking with Alexander’s in a silent exchange of understanding. “Exactly,” she agreed, her voice soft but resolute. ” Which means we need to tread carefully from now on. We

gently took Sophia’s hand in his, his touch a reassuring anchor in the storm of uncertainty swirling around them. “I trust you, Sophia,” he said earnestly, his gaze unwavering as he met her eyes. “And no matter what happens, we’ll face

unwavering support of the man she loved. “Together,” she echoed, her voice filled

he murmured. “If these secrets were to get out, it could seriously damage our careers, especially Stone Enterprise. We need

could say anything else, the door burst open, and Ben stumbled into the room, a stranger holding him at gunpoint. Sophia gasped in shock, her heart pounding in her chest

“Ben!” she exclaimed.

eyes darting nervously between her and

you want with those documents?” Sophia’s voice was