After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 214

#214 “It’s Also Foolish to Avoid the Facts.”

Sophia carefully laid out the documents on the table, each one a piece of the intricate puzzle she was trying to solve. She watched Benjamin closely as he scanned the papers, his brow furrowing in concentration.

“I came because I wanted to talk about your mother,” Sophia began, her voice steady but tinged with urgency. “My grandfather wired large sums of money to Audrey Thompson for years. I also spoke with Jeremy Gostler. He told me that my grandfather often visited your mother when he was in London. I was wondering if there was a chance I could talk to her.”

Benjamin’s expression darkened as he studied the documents before him, his silence stretching between them like an invisible barrier. Finally, he spoke, his voice weighed down by the gravity of their shared history.

“To be honest, I haven’t spoken to her since the revelation that we are brother and sister. I couldn’t…” Benjamin trailed off, his words heavy with unspoken emotions.

Sophia reached out, placing a reassuring hand on his arm. “I understand,” she said softly. “If you’re not ready for that, there’s no need to do anything. Your comfort comes first.”

Benjamin hesitated, his gaze fixed on the documents before him. After a moment of contemplation, he sighed, a mixture of resignation and determination in his voice. “No,” he said firmly. “It’s been too long. I should know the truth. It’s also foolish to avoid the facts.”

past, no matter how painful was the only way to uncover the truth hidden within their family’s

confront the past alongside her. ” Thank you,

rang on the other end. After a few moments, Audrey’s voice came through the line, sounding slightly weary but unmistakably

darling, is everything alright?” she asked, her concern evident

fine,” he replied, his voice steady despite the nervous flutter in his chest. “I just wanted

was a brief pause on the line before Audrey responded, her voice tinged with curiosity. “Of course, dear, ” she said. “I’ll make arrangements for us

quick glance with Sophia, who nodded encouragingly. “Yes, Mother, everything’s fine,” he assured her.

seriousness of the situation, and her tone turned more solemn. “Alright, Benjamin,” she said.

faint smile playing on his lips. “We’ll meet her tomorrow,” he said, his voice tinged with a mixture of apprehension and anticipation.

London, Sophia’s mind was consumed with worry for Alexander. The accusations made against him in the report lingered in her thoughts like a dark cloud, casting a

of guilt that gnawed at her insides, knowing that her presence in Alexander’s life had inadvertently dragged him into the whirlwind

anticipation as she dialed Alexander’s number. Each

seemed like an eternity, Alexander’s voice came through the line, sounding weary but unmistakably

his voice filled with

her at the sound of his voice. “I

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