After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#48 “I Want Sophia Here With You for My Birthday.”

Alexander made his way to the front door to meet his mother, where she had left a huge pile of shopping bags and packages. He couldn’t help but chuckle, a familiar sight to him.

“Let me help you,” he offered with a warm laugh. Alexander’s mother, Caroline Stone, appeared before him as elegant as ever. Her blonde hair was neatly pulled back into a bun, with a few stray strands framing her face casually. She had always been a strikingly beautiful woman, and her radiance hadn’t diminished with time.

Her dark green eyes, so similar to Alexander’s, gazed at him warmly from the front door. She patted her white coat and approached him, opening her arms for a hug,

“You know I can’t resist when I step into a store,” she admitted with a playful smile. Alexander smiled. “Yes, I can see that. It’s why I work so hard to keep up financially with your impulse buys.”

She playfully furrowed her brows and tapped his nose. “We need to talk, Alexander,” she said with a seriousness that made him pause.

“Sure, do you want to sit in the garden? “Alexander offered, picking up her purchases and putting them back in the house.

“I love this garden, Sophia has done wonders with it,” Caroline commented, walking out the large French window.

Alexander was silent. Every mention of his ex-wife stung him. He hated that feeling in his stomach, knowing it was his fault that they didn’t get along. The two sat at a table in the garden lit by the sun’s rays. Charles brought them cups of coffee and biscuits.

He left without troubling them further, and as soon as Alexander’s mother was sure they were left alone, she decided to go directly to the topic.

“I want you to know that I am extremely disappointed by the news of your divorce,” she said, her tone heavy with concern.

I understand, but…” Alexander

me,” she admonished him firmly. Alexander nodded in agreement, allowing his mother to continue without

well that I have a history too. After all, Michael

mean?” Alexander inquired, curious about

with other people, and sometimes mistakes happen,”

case here. Neither Sophia nor

happen?” his mother pressed. “The fault is entirely mine. The truth is, I didn’t even know Sophia Johnson was my wife,” Alexander

took a sip of

Alexander replied,

it was an arranged marriage. I saw no need

raised her voice indignantly, “Wasting your time? Alexander Stone, how

“At the same time, I had my own discontent with this arrangement.

Your grandfather carefully arranged this marriage. We thought highly of Sophia’s family, and there was a history between us. And now, you’re throwing it all away?” his mother scolded

admitted again. ” But at the same time, I was also unaware of any necessity for our family to conceal Sophia’s identity from the outside world, and I myself was in

remarkable woman I have ever met. She’s intelligent, kind, and was willing to put her career on hold to start a family with you and support

the confidentiality of the information, it was all orchestrated by your grandfather. I have only heard

in her voice. He decided not to delve into the truth

is, we met too late, and she now despises me. And I…” Alexander paused, his

Caroline prodded

apart because I took her for granted when I

dear boy. I never interfered in your relationships or your work. I stepped back to allow you to make your own choices. When I learned of

I believe it’s a colossal mistake, and I know that you and Sophia should be together. I came to

late,” Alexander said, his voice filled with resignation. ” She really wants nothing