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?

much- needed break,” he replied casually,

behind this,” Benjamin snapped, his patience wearing thin. “You’re trying to keep

suspicions. “Oh, Ben, always jumping to conclusions,” he retorted, his voice oozing with condescension. “I’m just looking out for her well-being, unlike

demeanor. “You’re just doing this out of spite,” he accused, his voice trembling with

smug satisfaction. ” Believe what you want, Ben,” he replied dismissively. “But Sophia’s well-being is my

call, leaving Benjamin seething with

upon him, her brow furrowed with

Benjamin,”

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

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

go see him, Alexander,” she insisted, her voice firm with determination. “He

hesitated for a moment, weighing Sophia’s request against his own reservations. Despite his lingering resentment towards Benjamin, he couldn’t deny Sophia’s concern for her

hospital, Alexander held Sophia’s hand possessively, his protective instinct kicking in as they made their way to Benjamin’s room. Sophia glanced up at him, her expression softened by his touch, but she

room, Sophia’s heart skipped a beat at the sight of Benjamin lying in the hospital bed, his expression tense and guarded. She approached him tentatively, her concern evident in her eyes

and discomfort. ” I’m fine, Sophia. Just glad to

searching his eyes for any sign of comfort. “Benjamin, I want you to know that I’m here for you,”

eyes betrayed the turmoil within. “Thanks, Sophia. I appreciate

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