After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#243 “Meeting Your Mother Feels Like A Big Deal.”

As the plane soared through the sky towards Minnesota, Alexander couldn’t shake off his nerves. He fidgeted in his seat, constantly adjusting his tie and checking his phone. Sophia couldn’t help but find his behavior amusing.

“Relax, Alex,” she chuckled, nudging him gently. “You’re acting like you’re about to face a firing squad.”

Alexander let out a nervous laugh. “I can’t help it. Meeting your mother feels like a big deal.”

Sophia smiled reassuringly. “Hey, she’s going to love you. Just be yourself.”

“Yeah, but what if she doesn’t?” Alexander’s worry was palpable.

“Silly,” Sophia said, squeezing his hand. “Trust me, my mother has a knack for putting people at ease. Besides, I have a feeling she’s going to have a lot of fun messing with you.”

Alexander looked at her with wide eyes. “Wait, what do you mean by that?”

Sophia laughed. “Oh, don’t worry. It’s nothing bad. She just likes to test people to see how they handle themselves.”

“Well, I hope I pass the test,” Alexander said, a hint of apprehension in his voice.

Sophia reassured him with a smile. “Just remember

my side, how can

and Alexander engaged in light-hearted banter, sharing stories and reminiscing about their journey together. The hours

they landed, Sophia could sense Alexander’s apprehension growing. She placed a comforting hand on his arm. “Hey, no matter what happens, we’re in this

love. I don’t know what I’d

and made their way out of the airport, where Sophia’s mother was waiting to pick them up. As they approached her, Sophia couldn’t help but notice the mischievous

exclaimed, enveloping Sophia in a warm hug. “And you must

with a nervous smile. “Yes, ma’am. It’s a

of that ma’am nonsense. Just call me Linda. Now, let’s get going. I can’t wait

a knowing glance with Alexander as they followed her mother to the car. This was going to

the car, Sophia’s mother wasted no time in peppering them with questions about their journey and their

of nostalgia. It had been years since she last visited her mother, and the familiar

so beautiful, “Sophia remarked, gazing

you think so,

approached the house, Sophia’s anticipation grew. She wondered how her mother would react to Alexander and if she would approve of their relationship. Despite her reassurances to Alexander, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge

they were greeted by the warm aroma of home-cooked food. The house was cozy and inviting, with sunlight streaming in

said, gesturing towards the living room.

the couch, Sophia’s mother returned with a tray of snacks and drinks. She sat down

curious gaze. “What went wrong with your first marriage to my daughter that you

at her mother’s direct question, exchanging a quick glance with Alexander, who looked taken

that Sophia and I were married once before. Our first marriage ended because… Well, because I was young and foolish. To be