After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 245

#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.

the doorway of 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

door, catching her attention. “Hey, how’s it going?” he asked, though the answer was clear from the stress etched across her

sighed, rubbing her temples. ” It’s a lot, Alex. I’m trying to finalize the guest list and

sight of her exhaustion. “I know, love. And you haven’t even had a moment to enjoy any of this. How about taking a break from all this? Maybe go

shadowed by her sense of duty. “I don’t know if I have the time, Alex. There’s so much to

that,” Alexander interrupted,

shopping anyway. It’ll be good for you to step

her lips curving into a tentative smile. “Maybe you’re right. It might help to do

Alexander. I

with excitement through the phone. “Of course! I’ve been waiting for her to say the word. We’ll make a day of it.

I just want her to enjoy this time, you

totally get it. We’ll take

right

I owe you

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