After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#194 “But He Didn’t Seem Happy About It.”

Sophia spent hours poring over her grandfather’s documents in the dimly lit archive, her fingers tracing the faded ink on the yellowed pages. Bank records, securities transactions, and endless stacks of paperwork filled the room, each document holding a piece of her family’s history.

As she sifted through the records, Sophia’s curiosity grew with each discovery. She found herself drawn deeper into the mystery surrounding her grandfather’s finances, determined to uncover the truth.

And then, buried among the countless pages, she stumbled upon a revelation that sent a shiver down her spine. Her grandfather had been transferring a significant amount of money to an individual account every year for the past twenty years under the name Audrey Thompson.

Sophia’s heart pounded in her chest as she tried to make sense of the discovery. Who was Audrey Thompson, and why had her grandfather been secretly funneling money to this mysterious individual for two decades?

Questions swirled in her mind as she studied the documents, her brow furrowed in concentration. She knew she had stumbled upon something significant, something that could hold the key to unlocking the secrets of her family’s past.

With a sense of determination fueling her, Sophia resolved to delve deeper into the mystery, determined to uncover the truth behind her grandfather’s clandestine financial transactions.

Sophia picked up her phone and dialed a number.

a sigh of relief as Caroline answered the phone. ” Caroline, hello,” she greeted, her voice laced with urgency.

that

for Caroline’s willingness to meet. “I’ll be there soon, ”

sun cast a warm glow over the sprawling grounds of the villa as Sophia and Caroline sat on the terrace. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, creating a serene

her mind swirling with questions about her family’s past. Finally, unable

being my half-brother?” Sophia asked, her voice

her expression clouding with memories of the

and I were friends a long time ago,” she began, her voice soft with nostalgia. “But we grew apart

urging her to

about Ben,” she revealed, her gaze distant as she recalled the conversation. “But

murmured, her mind racing with possibilities. “Do you think he…used means to get rid of

out to grasp Sophia’s hand. “It’s possible,” she admitted gently. “But this all happened a few years before you were born.

knew about them, why didn’t he ever mention them

know, Sophia,” she replied honestly. “He

secrets continued to weigh heavily on Sophia’s mind, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease creeping over her. The mysteries surrounding her family’s history seemed to deepen with each revelation, leaving her grappling with more questions than answers. And as she sat with Caroline on the terrace of the villa, she knew that she was only

at her. Glancing at her watch, she realized that it was much later than she had anticipated. With a quick wave and a promise to catch up soon, she hurried out of the villa and made her way