After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#72 “Deeper Secrets?”

Sophia and Alexander exchanged glances, both wearing a hint of embarrassment due to the surprising revelation. However, they managed to maintain their composure and not let their worries show on their faces.

Sophia offered a warm smile and raised her glass in a friendly greeting. In response, Alexander returned her smile and even added a playful wink, raising his own glass. The atmosphere in the room lightened up as the guests observed that Sophia and Alexander were on amicable terms despite their past history.

Caroline, perceiving the need to address the situation, decided to step forward and clarify matters before Alexander could speak.

“Alexander hasn’t always been the best husband in the past,” Caroline began with a touch of sincerity in her voice.” He was incredibly dedicated to his work and achieved a lot in a short time. However, in the pursuit of success, he sometimes lost sight of the most important things, especially his family. And by family, I don’t mean just relatives but the family he started with Sophia. I believe it hurt her, but I also know that the two of them can work out their differences because she’s a remarkable woman.”

Sophia observed the unfolding scene from the sidelines, recognizing that, for the evening at least, she had seamlessly become a part of the Stone family plan. It was obvious to her that Caroline had invited her just so she and Alexander could be together again.

Sophia was not angry but rather entertained by the worry that crossed Alexander’s face when his mother spoke. Sophia couldn’t help but find him at least a little charming, seeing him embarrassed. She rarely saw Alexander show real emotions.

“Let’s not dwell on the past any longer. We’re here to celebrate your birthday, Caroline,” Sophia interjected, breaking the awkward silence that had settled over them.

She noticed Alexander sigh with relief as the other guests resumed their conversations, and the tension in the air began to dissipate. The party regained its lively atmosphere, and Sophia exchanged smiles and pleasantries with other attendees.

her at a private table. Sophia and Alexander took their seats, but they avoided making eye contact, unsure of what their host

the discomfort returned. Caroline determined not to let

went to great lengths to bring Sophia here tonight, and I haven’t seen the two of you engage in a meaningful conversation

them off the hook. She had hoped to keep the evening light and celebratory, but Caroline had other

turning to his mother. “Mother, I appreciate what you’ve done, but it’s

around the bush, Sophia. Alexander’s actions during your marriage were inexcusable. He neglected you, and it wasn’t until your divorce that

time, so she decided to share how she felt. “That’s true. I often

world that he had failed to truly see the woman he

look before turning to Sophia. “Alexander’s lack of understanding is his own fault, but I hope you can find it in your heart to give him another chance. I’ve seen the change in him since your divorce, and I

with Alexander’s. She saw the sincerity in his eyes and

don’t hesitate to let

expressed. She knew that the older woman genuinely cared about

Caroline. Alexander was never rude to me; he just… well,

Sophia. And I’m really sorry…. “Alexander began, his expression reflecting genuine remorse as he trailed

apologized to me, Alexander, and I accepted it,” interrupted Sophia, her

usually warm and nurturing demeanor carrying a note of motherly concern, and her

shoulders relaxing as if she were letting go of some invisible weight. “Just let him be himself; I’ll judge

a gentle smile tugging at his lips as if he were uncertain yet hopeful

it another try, Alexander. But as your mother said, if