After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#66 “In that Case, I can Make an Exception.”

Alexander reclined on his sofa, the amber liquid in his glass catching the soft glow of the room’s dim lighting. As he took a sip of the whiskey, its warmth spread through him, calming his thoughts. Despite Sophia’s refusals earlier in the evening, he held onto a glimmer of hope. For him, the day had been filled with pleasant surprises, and he believed they had made progress.

The silence of his spacious home was broken by the soft clinking of the ice in his glass as he swirled the whiskey gently. He thought about Sophia, her laughter, and the moments they had shared at the carnival. With each passing second, his desire to get to know her better grew stronger.

After another contemplative sip, he reached for his phone and dialed his mother’s number. The call connected, and Caroline’s voice greeted him warmly.

“Hello dear. How are you?”

“I’m fine, but I have something to tell you,” he began.

“Is it related to Sophia and my birthday?” she asked excitedly. “Yes,” replied Alexander more gloomily, knowing what he was about to tell her.

Caroline, listened attentively as her son recounted the events of the evening, particularly the part where he had tried to invite Sophia to her birthday party.

“So, she declined, Alexander?” Caroline asked, concern evident in her voice.

tone tinged with

you’re genuinely interested in reconciling

was warm and reassuring. “I have a plan, Alexander.

deepened. “But how? You’ve never even met

in her voice. “Ah, my dear, let’s just say that I have a few tricks up my sleeve. You’ll

knew that she had a way of making things happen. If Caroline believed this was the right path to help him reconnect with Sophia, then he was willing to follow

“I appreciate your support in all

I only want what’s best for you, and if Sophia

of hope and determination, Alexander ended the call with his mother. Sophia had declined his invitation for now, but with mother’s assistance, perhaps their paths would cross once again at the upcoming birthday

on his face, Alexander leaned back on his comfortable sofa, savoring the taste of the whiskey on his lips. He was determined to make things right with Sophia this time,

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county fair with Alexander. Despite her initial reluctance, the day had turned out surprisingly well. Her heart was still racing from the unexpected turn

She picked it up to see a message from

message read: “Sophia, I hope you received my invitation to the private concert

that the event was sponsored by Alexander’s family. The invitation was signed with the company’s logo, and

not sure I want to attend.” Seconds later, her

he greeted her warmly. “I hope you’re doing

with equal warmth. “I’m doing great, but I’m not sure I want to participate. My ex- husband will be there. I

a moment before responding, “Well, Sophia, it’s not just any concert. And I am sure I have

widened in surprise.” Don’t tell me that Maestro Paus will be performing at the concert? In that case, I can