After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#184 “Damn you, Alexander.”

When Ben finally stirred awake from the haze of anesthesia, the first thing he noticed was the absence of Sophia by his side. Confusion clouded his mind as he glanced around the hospital room, searching for any sign of her presence. Instead, he found himself face to face with a stranger-a caregiver hired by Alexander to tend to his needs.

“Where’s Sophia?” Ben’s voice came out hoarse, his throat dry from the effects of the anesthesia.

The caregiver, a middle-aged woman with kind eyes, approached him with a sympathetic smile. “She had to step out for a bit, but don’t worry, dear. I’m here to take care of you,” she reassured him, her voice gentle and soothing.

Ben’s brows furrowed in frustration and resentment. He couldn’t understand why Sophia would leave him alone in his time of need. Anger bubbled up inside him as he struggled to make sense of the situation. He remembered seeing Alexander with her the night he was shot and decided that he was behind Sophia’s absence.

As Benjamin’s frustration grew, he decided to take matters into his own hands. With his phone in hand, he dialed Alexander’s number, his fingers trembling with anger as he waited for him to pick up.

“Alexander,” Benjamin’s voice was sharp and accusatory as soon as the call connected. “What the hell did you do?”

Alexander, caught off guard by the sudden confrontation, took a moment to compose himself before responding. “Benjamin, what are you talking about? “he replied, feigning innocence.

“Don’t play dumb with me,” Benjamin snapped, his anger boiling over. “You know exactly what I’m talking about. You kept Sophia from coming to see me at the hospital. Why would you do that?

Last I heard, she was taking a much- needed break,” he

his patience wearing thin. “You’re trying to keep her away

knowing chuckle escaped Alexander’s lips, confirming Benjamin’s suspicions. “Oh, Ben, always jumping to conclusions,” he retorted, his voice oozing with condescension. “I’m just looking out for

just doing this out of spite,” he accused, his voice trembling with anger. “You can’t

line before Alexander spoke again, his tone dripping with smug satisfaction. ” Believe what you want, Ben,” he replied dismissively. “But Sophia’s well-being is my

leaving Benjamin

with Benjamin, Sophia’s curious gaze fell upon him, her brow

was Benjamin,” he

deepening at the mention of Benjamin’s name. “Benjamin? How is he?” she asked, her voice laced

replied, his tone solemn as he met Sophia’s gaze. ” But I’m not sure if he’s in the best state

him, Alexander,” she insisted, her voice

Sophia’s request against his own reservations. Despite his lingering resentment towards Benjamin, he couldn’t deny Sophia’s concern for her friend. With a resigned sigh,

way to Benjamin’s room. Sophia glanced up at him, her expression softened by his touch, but

the hospital bed, his expression tense and

discomfort. ” I’m fine,

of comfort. “Benjamin, I want you to know that I’m here for you,” she said softly, her

eyes betrayed the turmoil within. “Thanks, Sophia. I appreciate it, “he replied, his tone tinged with gratitude despite the bitterness festering in his

their conversation could deepen, Alexander’s voice cut through the tension like a sharp blade, his suggestion piercing