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?

concern. “Sophia? Last I heard, she was taking a much- needed break,” he replied casually, though there was a smug

well that you’re behind this,” Benjamin snapped, his patience wearing thin. “You’re trying to keep her away from

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 her well-being,

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

that, he ended the call, leaving Benjamin seething with

Benjamin, Sophia’s curious gaze fell upon him,

was Benjamin,” he

her concern deepening at the mention of Benjamin’s

Alexander replied, his tone solemn as he met Sophia’s gaze. ” But I’m not

she insisted, her voice firm with

deny Sophia’s concern for her friend. With a

the hospital, Alexander held Sophia’s hand possessively, his protective instinct kicking in as they made their way to Benjamin’s room. Sophia

Benjamin lying in the hospital bed, his expression tense and guarded. She approached him tentatively, her concern evident in her

discomfort. ” I’m fine, Sophia. Just glad to be awake, “he replied, his voice strained with

gazed at him, searching his eyes for any sign of comfort. “Benjamin, I want you to know that I’m here for you,” she said softly, her voice filled with genuine concern. “If you need anything, anything

his eyes betrayed the turmoil within. “Thanks, Sophia. I appreciate it, “he replied, his tone tinged with

voice cut through the tension like a sharp blade, his suggestion