After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#245 “Today is About You.”

In the weeks leading up to their wedding, Sophia’s schedule was a whirlwind of activity. Every day was a balancing act between the joyous tasks of wedding planning and the somber preparations for the legal case surrounding her father’s untimely death. Sophia moved tirelessly from reviewing floral arrangements to sifting through legal documents, her mind often seeming miles away even when her body was present.

Alexander watched all of this with a growing concern for Sophia’s well- being. He saw how her shoulders tensed up more with each passing day and how her smiles came less frequently.

Determined to lighten her burden, Alexander took it upon himself to be her pillar during this tumultuous time.

He brought her favorite lunches during her breaks, sat through meetings about table settings and cake designs, and listened attentively as she debated over color schemes for the reception.

Yet, as the wedding day approached, Alexander noticed an unmistakable shadow of preoccupation in Sophia’s eyes. She was physically present, but her spirit was often elsewhere, caught up in the details of her father’s case.

Sophia’s makeshift office at home, observing her as she juggled phone calls and paperwork. Papers were strewn across the desk, her laptop open to a spreadsheet that seemed to manage both wedding details and legal documents. He could see the strain in her brow,

knocked on the open door, catching her attention. “Hey, how’s it going?” he asked, though the

a lot, Alex. I’m trying to finalize the guest list and at the

haven’t even had a moment to enjoy any of this. How about taking a break from all this? Maybe go out and find

looked up, a flicker of excitement in her eyes quickly shadowed by her sense of duty. “I don’t

me worry about that,” Alexander interrupted, pulling out his

going to call Evelyn. She’s been itching to take you dress shopping anyway. It’ll be good for

lips curving into a tentative smile. “Maybe you’re right.

picked up, he didn’t waste any time. ” Evelyn, hey, it’s Alexander. I need a favor. Can you take Sophia out for wedding dress shopping? She’s buried in all this wedding and case prep and

through the phone. “Of course! I’ve been waiting for her to say the word. We’ll make a day of it. Leave it to me, Alex. We’ll have a blast, and

to enjoy this time, you

stress.” “I totally get it.

call her right now

Ev. I owe