After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#235 “You Know I Could Live Like This For the Rest of My Life.”

In the evening, Alexander returned to their apartment with Sophia. As he opened the door, the enticing aroma of a freshly cooked dinner filled the air, drawing him toward the kitchen. There, he found Sophia singing along to a song and swaying rhythmically as she cooked.

Sophia was clad only in one of his shirts, the hem barely reaching her thighs. Around the dining area, candles flickered softly and a bottle of wine was set neatly beside two glasses on the table. Alexander paused in the doorway, struck by the intimate scene and the undeniable beauty of the woman before him.

“You know I could live like this for the rest of my life,” he said, his voice filled with affection and admiration.

Startled by his sudden presence, Sophia spun around, causing a plate she had been drying to slip from her fingers and crash to the floor, shattering into numerous pieces.

“God, don’t sneak up on me like that!” she exclaimed, a mix of surprise and laughter coloring her voice.

“I’ll clean up,” Alexander replied with a gentle smile, bending to gather the scattered shards. “A broken plate is lucky, after all.”

“Are you Greek?” Sophia teased, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

“No, but my grandmother was. You know, they break plates at their weddings to drive away evil spirits, and the more pieces, the more years of happiness,” Alexander explained, scooping up the last of the ceramic fragments.

a hundred here, so we don’t have anything to worry about, “Sophia laughed, her earlier shock now

Alexander said, taking the broken

the last of the pieces when his phone rang. Sophia gestured towards the phone. “I will finish here,” she told him.

a tender kiss on the forehead before stepping into the other room to take the call. As he answered, he saw

“Hello,” he greeted.

it. The gallery is available next week, so we can have the engagement party there,” Evelyn’s voice buzzed with

news. Reserve

Evelyn confirmed, her tone matching the urgency and excitement of the event

call with Evelyn, Alexander returned to the kitchen, where Sophia was putting the finishing touches on dinner. He wrapped his arms around her waist,

mom is having a party next week at the Vila clear your schedule, love.” Alexander informed her with

amazing news!” she exclaimed, turning to face him and enveloping him in a warm hug.

glances. As they finished their

mom we’ll be attending. She will

softly, squeezing his hand. “I can not

popcorn. They were snuggled up together, enjoying the peaceful evening when Alexander’s phone

himself to answer the call. He walked into the

through channels as she tried to distract herself from wondering who was calling Alexander. A few minutes later, Alexander returned,

her lip, feeling a little frustrated by the constant interruptions, but she

was going on. She tiptoed towards the

her face. She quietly made her way back to the living room, her mind reeling