After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#202 “You Can Save Your ‘Yes’ for the Next Time.”

As the engagement party swirled with laughter and joy, Alexander couldn’t shake the fluttering feeling in his chest. He stole glances at Sophia from across the room, his heart swelling with affection each time their eyes met. He knew he wanted to give her something special, something that would express the depth of his feelings for her.

Watching Sophia’s radiant smile and hearing her infectious laughter, Alexander felt a surge of gratitude wash over him. She had brought so much light and love into his life, and he couldn’t imagine spending it with anyone else. With each passing moment, his desire to show her how much she meant to him grew stronger.

As the evening wore on, Alexander found himself lost in thought, contemplating the perfect way to express his love for Sophia. He wanted to give her something meaningful, something that would symbolize their bond and the promises they had made to each other.

The soft glow of string lights, illuminated the terrace, casting a warm and intimate ambiance as Alexander led Sophia outside. The sounds of laughter and music from the engagement party drifted up from below, creating a comforting backdrop to their private moment.

Sophia looked up at Alexander, her eyes curious yet filled with affection. ” What’s on your mind?” she asked, her voice soft with anticipation.

The moment was perfect. With the air still buzzing with the excitement of Kyle and Evelyn’s engagement, Alexander took Sophia’s hand in his, his gaze warm and tender.

“Sophia,” he began, his voice soft yet resolute, “there’s something I’ve been wanting to give you.”

Sophia’s heart fluttered as she looked into Alexander’s eyes, her own filled with anticipation. “What is it?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Alexander reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box. Opening it, he revealed a delicate bracelet, adorned

with emotion, “is a family heirloom. It’s been passed down through generations, and now, I want

the intricate patterns. Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized the significance

what the bracelet meant for his family and what Alexander wanted to tell her.

choked with emotion, “I… I don’t know what

Sophia,” he murmured, his voice brimming with

lips. At that moment, she knew with absolute certainty that she wanted

with emotion. “I love

“I love you too, Sophia,” he murmured, his voice filled with

her heart skipping a beat at his

want to,” he interrupted gently, reaching out to cup her face in his hands. “I want to make it

joy as she gazed into Alexander’s earnest gaze. “Thank you, ” she whispered, her voice choked

his thumb brushing away a stray tear from her cheek. “And

a gentle kiss to Alexander’s lips. ” I can’t wait,” she

*

phone jingled with an incoming call, and he glanced at the screen to see his mother’s name flashing. With

greeted, his

his mother’s voice came through the

furrowed in confusion. “What

slightly exasperated. “The family heirloom bracelet, of course! The one that’s been passed down for generations. I can’t find it anywhere, and I distinctly