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.

mother,” Alexander replied, his tone tinged with disappointment. “She

genuinely interested in reconciling with her. I want

voice was warm and reassuring. “I have a plan, Alexander. I’ve arranged for Sophia to come to my birthday

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

“Ah, my dear, let’s just say that

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

you, Mother,” he said sincerely. “I appreciate your support in all

course, Alexander. I only want what’s best for you, and if Sophia is the one

declined his invitation for now, but

the whiskey on his lips. He was determined to make things right with Sophia this time, to prove that

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with Alexander. Despite her

it up to see a

“Sophia, I hope you received my invitation to the private concert and

the invitation earlier, but she also knew that the event was sponsored by Alexander’s family. The invitation was signed with the company’s logo, and

to attend.” Seconds later, her phone rang, and she

greeted her warmly. “I hope you’re

sure I want to participate. My ex- husband will be

just any concert. And I am sure I have a good reason for you that you

will be performing at the concert? In that case,