After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#199 “Apparently I should Get Married.”

As the deafening sound of the gunshot shattered the air, Alexander’s heart stopped. Time seemed to freeze as he watched in horror, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events. Kyle staggered backward, clutching his chest, a look of disbelief etched on his face.

But then, a wave of relief washed over Alexander as he realized that Kyle was still standing. It was a miracle.

“Kyle!” Alexander exclaimed, rushing to his friend’s side. “Are you okay?”

Kyle, still in shock, nodded slowly. “I… I think so,” he stammered, his voice trembling. “But… the ring…”

Alexander’s eyes fell to the shattered remains of the ring box lying on the ground. Despite the damage, the ring itself remained untouched, gleaming in the dim light.

“Thank goodness you’re alright,” Alexander breathed, his voice laced with gratitude. “That ring box saved your life.”

Kyle nodded, his expression solemn. “I can’t believe it,” he murmured, reaching down to pick up the ring. “It’s like… fate intervened to protect us.”

As they stood there amidst the chaos of the moment, Alexander couldn’t shake the feeling of awe and wonder at the inexplicable twist of fate that had just unfolded before their eyes.

Suddenly, the realization of what had just happened began to sink in, and panic set in. Alexander’s mind raced as he frantically looked around for any sign of danger.

“We need to get out of here,” Alexander said urgently, his voice tinged with fear. “We can’t stay.”

“Let’s go,” he said, his voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing

way to the car, every sound amplified in the eerie silence that followed

Alexander wasted no time in starting the engine, the roar of the motor drowning out the pounding of his heart. As they peeled away from the scene, leaving behind the haunting memory of what had just transpired, Alexander couldn’t help but wonder what other dangers lay ahead on

of the ring

sign,” he said after a while.

*

they walked home, Kyle couldn’t shake the lingering sense of shock from the near-death experience. His mind was still

the apartment, Sophia’s concerned gaze met them, her eyes filled with worry and questions. Without waiting for them to speak, she bombarded them with inquiries about what

ordeal, detailing the confrontation with Alberto and the miraculous twist of fate that had saved Kyle’s life. Sophia listened

she hugged both Alexander and Kyle tightly, grateful that they had escaped unscathed. However, beneath her facade

palpable, the weight of the recent events hanging heavily in the

voice gentle yet probing. “What’s on your mind,

how to articulate the tumult of emotions swirling inside him. Finally, he met Sophia’s gaze, his eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and

lately,” he admitted, his voice tinged

furrowed with concern.

parents’ ill-fated romance, his words weaving a tapestry of love and tragedy that held his friends

met in the U.S.,” he began, his voice soft but steady. “My dad was determined to climb the ranks in the mafia,

with alarm, while Alexander listened

sounds like they led quite the tumultuous

Mom got caught up in the retaliation for Dad’s ruthless actions.

they absorbed the weight of Kyle’s words. Alexander reached out,

sorry, Kyle,”

offered a small,