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 began, trying to

not interrupt me,” she admonished him firmly. Alexander nodded in agreement,

well that I have a history too. After all, Michael wouldn’t be your half -brother if everything had gone as

does this mean?” Alexander inquired, curious about

in love with other people, and sometimes mistakes happen,”

not the case here. Neither Sophia nor I are in love

mother pressed. “The fault is entirely mine. The truth is, I didn’t even know Sophia Johnson was my

sip of her coffee. “She didn’t tell you?” she asked,

three years,” Alexander replied, his tone tinged with regret. Caroline’s eyes widened

work at the time and didn’t care, except that it

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

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

was arranged for you for a reason. Your grandfather carefully arranged this marriage. We thought highly of Sophia’s family, and

was also unaware of any necessity for our family to conceal Sophia’s identity from the

met. She’s intelligent, kind, and was willing to put her career on hold

information, it was all orchestrated by your grandfather. I have only heard whispers and don’t know the exact reasons

sensed a hesitant tone in her voice. He decided not to delve into the truth behind it

her, and I agree with you. She’s incredible in every way. The problem is, we met too late, and she now despises me. And I…”

Caroline prodded

fallen apart because I took

confession. “Oh, Alex, my 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

about her sudden involvement. “Because I believe it’s a colossal mistake, and I know that you and Sophia should be together. I came to help you win her back,” Caroline declared

it’s too late,” Alexander said, his voice filled with resignation. ” She really wants nothing to