After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#217 “Come With Me.”

“Your grandfather made me purchase a flat here in London in my name, where he used to stay,” Audrey revealed, her tone tinged with a hint of nostalgia and apprehension.

“An apartment?” Sophia queried, her curiosity piqued.

“I didn’t want anyone to associate it with him, so, to make it difficult to trace, I bought and registered it in my name. The money he was sending me was meant for the taxes on the apartment and also for Benjamin’s care.

“What kind of apartment has a tax of twenty thousand dollars?” Sophia’s disbelief was palpable.

“Well, ten, the rest was for me,”

Audrey corrected with a gentle smile. ”

However, Christopher always had a taste for the finer things, and style comes with a price tag.”

“Could you take me there?” Sophia inquired eagerly, her mind already racing with possibilities.

“I can provide you with the address. There’s no need for me to accompany you. There’s a maid who has been looking after it all these years, and she’ll be able to assist you with anything you need.”

with Becky in tow,

suggested, his tone decisive. “It might

sure if it’s necessary,” she

London?” he reminded her, his voice tinged with concern. “You and I also have more to learn about the past. I

relented, albeit reluctantly. Fine,” she acquiesced, trying to push aside

Last time, Sophia found herself in a bad situation because she had gone alone. Now it wouldn’t hurt to take reinforcements with her, and he owed it to Benjamin to

car, Sophia couldn’t shake off the feeling of unease that had settled over her. The familiar sights of London passed by outside the window, but inside the car, tension hung thick in the air. Becky’s presence only added to Sophia’s discomfort, especially when the young woman began bombarding

tinged with an underlying edge,

woman seemed to have taken an instant dislike

Benjamin into this?” Becky

by Becky’s abruptness, Sophia paused before responding.

affects him too. We have a long history,” she explained, trying to keep her

tense silence. Sophia couldn’t help but feel perplexed by Becky’s hostility, unable to understand what she had done to earn the young

reached the address given by Audrey, Sophia’s apprehension grew as she approached the imposing building. With a quick glance at Becky, who remained aloof, Sophia rang the doorbell. Moments later, the door swung

expecting you, Miss Johnson,” the woman told her. “My

would this

Diana, the woman who seemed to hold the key to her grandfather’s enigmatic past. Her mind buzzed with questions, each one a thread she hoped would unravel the tangled web of secrets

of eagerness and apprehension. “What was your relationship with my grandfather? And why were

to face Sophia, her expression serene yet tinged with a hint of sadness. “Christopher and I were close friends,” she explained gently. “He

until now to reach out to me?” she pressed, her

to burden you with his affairs while he was alive. But now that he’s gone, I believe it’s time for you