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.”

in agreement, his face pale but determined. “Let’s go,” he said, his voice steady despite the

to the car, every sound amplified

from the scene, leaving behind the haunting memory of

the box of the ring that had saved his

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

*

home, Kyle couldn’t shake the lingering sense of shock from the near-death experience. His mind was still reeling from the events that had unfolded just moments ago, the sound of

apartment, Sophia’s concerned gaze met them, her eyes filled with worry and questions. Without waiting

had saved Kyle’s life. Sophia listened intently, her expression shifting from concern to relief as she

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

room was palpable, the weight of the recent events hanging heavily in the air.

her voice gentle yet probing. “What’s on your mind, Kyle?” she asked, her concern evident

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

lately,” he admitted, his voice tinged with

brow furrowed with concern. ” What

tale of his parents’ ill-fated romance, his words weaving a tapestry of

steady. “My dad was determined to climb

widened with alarm, while

quite the tumultuous life,” Sophia

“It was. Mom got caught up in the retaliation for

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

so sorry, Kyle,” he

offered a small, sad