#116 “Dumb Womanizer.”

Caroline fixed her gaze on Alexander, her eyes reflecting a mix of disappointment and maternal concern. The room, adorned with elegant furnishings, became the backdrop to a conversation heavy with unspoken emotions.

“Alexander, we need to talk about this engagement. What’s really going on?” Caroline’s voice was firm yet laden with a mother’s worry.

Alexander met her eyes, a conflict playing out in his own. “Mother, it’s complicated. Megan and I…”

Caroline cut him off with a wave of her hand. “I don’t need the intricacies. I need to understand why you’ve chosen this path. Megan is not the one for you, and you know it.”

Alexander sighed, feeling the weight of his mother’s disapproval settling on his shoulders. “I have my reasons, mother. Sophia and I… it’s complicated, too. But I have a plan.”

Caroline’s eyes flashed with intensity.” Whatever, Alexander, you’re making a mistake. Megan is not the woman you need by your side. Sophia is the one who belongs in this family.”

Alexander’s frustration bubbled to the surface. “It’s not that simple. Megan is involved in something, and I need to figure it out. Sophia and I… it’s not the right time.”

Caroline, unyielding, leaned forward. ” The right time is now. Don’t let this engagement tarnish everything you and Sophia have. She’s the one who truly understands you.”

The room echoed with the weight of unspoken emotions. Alexander, torn between duty and desire, tried to convey his internal struggle. “I promise, mother. I’ll handle everything.

Alexander. Don’t let a misguided alliance

know, mother. I will do whatever

silent understanding passing between them. “Alexander, my dear, if you truly love Sophia, you must be steadfast. Learn from your father’s mistakes; don’t waver in your

his father, a figure from a tumultuous past, struck a chord within Alexander. A bitter taste of resentment seeped into his words. “My father is already my enemy. I won’t follow his path. I have

wisely chose not to press the matter further. “Handle it, Alexander. Resolve Megan’s issues quickly. Sophia is upset about your involvement

emotions, let out a bitter smile. “Mother, it seems Sophia is indifferent to my engagement with Megan.

thing. Sophia may appear indifferent, but deep down, she’s hurt. You need to mend things before it’s

think she has feelings for me?” Alexander

in the way you were talking tonight. That she was grateful for your help in London. And the way you looked

blushed slightly and shook his head. “I’ll do what I can, mother. For Sophia and for

placing a hand on his. “I believe in you, my dear. Just remember, happiness is a journey, not a destination. Make

leaving his mother with hope and

*

felt cold in the late hours, the silence magnifying the echoes of her own thoughts. Tossing and turning in bed, she couldn’t escape the

in. “How can he even think of kissing me when his fiancée is there?” She questioned, her frustration bubbling

sleep. Furious, she kicked off her blanket and began pacing the room, her

ask me if I’m jealous. He acts as if he’s the greatest man in the world,” she scoffed, her annoyance evident

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