After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#82 “Aren’t You Trying to Steal My Mother’s Role?”

While Sophia was busy stuffing her belongings into a suitcase, Alexander couldn’t help but take in the details of her apartment. It was a reflection of her, a beautiful and meticulously organized space with a tasteful design. The cool colors and carefully selected decor made it a stunning place.

Alexander glanced at his watch, noticing the early hour. “It’s early, Sophia. Have you had breakfast at all?”

Sophia paused, looking at him through her partially filled suitcase, a playful smile gracing her lips. “Aren’t you trying to steal my mother’s role?”

Alexander raised an eyebrow and replied, “Was my question a yes or no, Miss Johnson?”

Sophia chuckled, shaking her head. ” No, I haven’t had breakfast, Mr. Stone. Now, may I proceed with packing?”

With a decisive nod, Alexander offered, “I’ll make you breakfast before I take you to the airport. That way, you’ll have time to pack and eat.”

Sophia arched an eyebrow in mock surprise. “You’ll make me breakfast?”

Alexander grinned. “What, do you think I’m incapable of cooking?”

Sophia let out a laugh as she folded a blouse. “No, but I thought you had cooks.”

Alexander chuckled as he made his way to the kitchen. “I do, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to deprive you of the pleasure of my infamous sandwich.”

Sophia couldn’t help but play along. Wow, a sandwich. Okay, I can’t wait to try it.”

tell you that this sandwich saved me during my college years, as it did for

the other room, excitement in her voice. “I can’t

efficiently finished packing her luggage and was ready to head to the kitchen. As she stepped inside, the tantalizing aroma of food enveloped her

you put in that sandwich? It smells amazing,” Sophia exclaimed as she

glance. Sophia’s eyes widened as she noticed the layers of bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and a perfectly cooked

set with orange juice and coffee, and there were even plates with ingredients from Sophia’s fridge that she had

his eyes focused on her reaction. “I told you I saved a lot of people with that sandwich,” he remarked with

Alexander chose to reveal a part of his life

me, Sophia, “he began. “I was an illegitimate child, and my mother eloped with Michael’s father right after I was born. That decision led to a life filled with poverty and struggle. My father never truly fulfilled his responsibilities as a parent, leaving my mother to bear the

of sympathy and concern. “I had no idea, Alexander. I’m so

times when my mother had to work for 14-15 hours to make ends meet, and

processed his revelation. “You’re a strong person, Alexander, to have

appreciated her understanding and then continued, shifting the conversation toward the matter that had been troubling

want you to understand why I don’t want you

Michael’s

recognizing the significance of what he was sharing. “I see. So, your family’s choices

out of control due to the extramarital affair. My father was, in many ways, responsible for the tragedy that befell both of our families. That’s why

hearing this deep-seated family history. “It’s a lot to

grateful smile. “It feels good to share a part of my history with someone

realization that Michael and Alexander had been affected by the actions of previous generations weighed heavily on her thoughts. It was a somber reflection on how family legacies could shape the lives of individuals who

but commend his culinary skills. ” You know,” she remarked, savoring a bite of her sandwich, “this sandwich is

at the praise. “I told

between them the previous evening seemed to have dissipated, replaced by a newfound understanding. Sophia had been silently sympathetic about Alexander’s challenging childhood, but he was quick to reassure her. “You don’t need to feel sorry for