After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#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.

expression softened for a moment. “Handle it, Alexander. Don’t let

do whatever it

fixed her eyes on Alexander, a silent understanding passing between them. “Alexander, my dear, if you truly love Sophia, you must be steadfast.

bitter taste of resentment seeped into his words. “My father is already my enemy. I won’t follow his path. I have my reasons for the choices

sensing the turmoil within him, wisely chose not to press the matter further. “Handle it, Alexander. Resolve Megan’s issues quickly. Sophia is

“Mother, it seems Sophia is indifferent

underestimate her, my dear. A woman’s intuition is a powerful thing. Sophia may appear indifferent, but

you really think she has feelings for me?” Alexander asks

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

slightly and shook his head. “I’ll do

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

nod, Alexander left the room, leaving his mother with hope and still a little

*

magnifying the echoes of her own thoughts. Tossing and turning in bed, she couldn’t escape the replay

to herself, infuriated by the bewildering situation she found herself in. “How can he even think of kissing me when his fiancée is there?” She

Furious, she

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