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 replied casually, though there was a smug undertone in his voice that grated

you’re behind this,” Benjamin snapped, his

Benjamin’s suspicions. “Oh, Ben, always jumping to conclusions,” he retorted, his voice oozing with condescension. “I’m

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

with smug satisfaction. ” Believe what you want, Ben,” he

call, leaving Benjamin seething with frustration and

with Benjamin, Sophia’s curious gaze fell upon him, her brow furrowed with concern. “Who was that, Alexander?” she

was Benjamin,”

of Benjamin’s name. “Benjamin? How is he?”

met Sophia’s gaze. ” But I’m not sure if he’s

“We should go see him, Alexander,” she insisted, her voice firm with

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, he nodded

they made their way to Benjamin’s

his expression tense and guarded. She approached him tentatively, her

mask his frustration and discomfort. ” I’m fine, Sophia. Just glad to be awake, “he replied,

beside Benjamin’s bed, her heart heavy with worry as she gazed at him, searching his eyes for any sign of comfort. “Benjamin, I want you to know that I’m here for you,” she

appreciate it, “he

voice cut through the tension