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.”

but determined. “Let’s go,” he said, his voice steady

the car, every sound

of the motor drowning out the pounding of his heart. As they peeled away from the scene, leaving behind the haunting

was looking at the box of the ring that had saved his life and suddenly

good sign,” he said after a while. “Apparently I should get

*

from the near-death experience. His mind was still reeling

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

recounted the harrowing ordeal, detailing the confrontation with Alberto and the miraculous twist of fate that had saved Kyle’s life. Sophia listened intently, her expression shifting from concern to relief as she processed the gravity of

tightly, grateful that they had escaped unscathed. However, beneath her facade of calm, a flicker of anger simmered at the thought of

they sat down to lunch, the tension in the room was palpable, the weight of the recent events hanging heavily in the air. Kyle’s gaze

a hand on his shoulder, her voice gentle yet probing. “What’s on your mind, Kyle?” she asked,

to articulate the tumult of emotions swirling inside

I’ve been thinking a lot about my parents lately,” he admitted, his voice tinged

furrowed with concern. ”

his parents’ ill-fated romance, his words weaving a

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

with alarm, while Alexander listened intently, his expression

sounds like they led quite the tumultuous life,”

caught up in the retaliation for Dad’s ruthless actions. It ended tragically, with her losing

weight of Kyle’s words. Alexander reached out, placing a comforting

Kyle,” he said

offered a small, sad smile.