The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 84

#65 “It’s You, Sophia.”

Alexander looked into Sophia’s eyes, his gaze filled with sincerity and vulnerability. He knew that what he was confessing was unconventional and unexpected, but he couldn’t keep his feelings hidden any longer. With a deep breath, he reached out and gently took her hand, hoping to convey the depth of his emotions.

“That’s right, I have feelings for you, Sophia,” Alexander began, his voice steady but filled with emotion. “And I’ve been struggling for a long time to show you that I’m not who you think I am. I care about you, and it’s often hard for me to convey my thoughts exactly, and I think we often fight because we don’t understand each other.”

Sophia’s eyes widened in shock, and she instinctively pulled her hand away from Alexander’s, shaking her head in disbelief.

“This is crazy, Alexander,” she said. ” We’re divorced. Do you realize how crazy this is?”

Alexander leaned in closer, his voice soft but resolute. “Sophia, our marriage was a joke. We haven’t even met each other for 3 years, and I know I apologized to you for that, but I’ll apologize as many times as I need to. Now, you say we’re divorced, but were we ever really married?”

Sophia sighed and took another sip of her beer, trying to process the whirlwind of emotions and thoughts racing through her mind.

“Come on, Alexander,” she said, her tone a mix of exasperation and confusion. “Don’t make it more complicated than it already is.”

But Alexander was undeterred, his eyes locked onto hers as he continued to lay his heart bare.

“Sophia, I was captivated by you from the moment I saw you,” he confessed.” Back then, I didn’t care if you were the daughter of the president or the daughter of a humble farmer from the countryside. The way you walked and carried yourself was magnetic. You are magnetic, Sophia. And I think that if it weren’t for our supposedly marriage, if we had met as normal people, things would have been different.”

Sophia was torn between the shock of Alexander’s confession and her own inner turmoil. She had never expected to hear these words from him, and it left her reeling with emotions she couldn’t quite put into words.

“Sophia,” Alexander implored, his eyes searching hers for a sign of understanding. “I know our history is messy, but I truly believe we can make things right. We have a chance to start anew.”

Sophia shook her head gently. ” Alexander, I appreciate your honesty, and I don’t doubt your sincerity. But the past is the past, and we can’t change it. Our relationship has always been complicated, and I think it’s best if we leave it behind us.”

Alexander felt a pang of disappointment, but he respected her decision. He had taken a risk in sharing his feelings, and he couldn’t fault Sophia for wanting a fresh start, free from the weight of their shared history.

Reluctantly, he nodded. “I understand, Sophia. I just hope that someday, you can find it in your heart to forgive me for everything that’s happened.”

Sophia met his gaze, her expression softening with a hint of regret.” Alexander, forgiveness doesn’t always require rebuilding what’s broken. Sometimes, it means letting go and finding our own paths.”

Alexander understood what Sophia was telling him, but he wasn’t ready to let her go. He would continue to try and prove to her that he wasn’t the jerk who treated his ex-wife terribly. He knew that she was the one for him and nothing could shake him, not even her current refusal.

“Do you want to go for a walk?” Sophia suggested. “I’m out of beer.”

Sophia was desperately trying to get away from the subject and hoped they could spend the rest of the carnival enjoying themselves.

“Sure, a walk sounds great,” he replied, his tone noticeably lighter. “Lead the way, Sophia.”

As they meandered through the carnival grounds, the vibrant atmosphere began to work its magic on them. The colorful lights painted the night sky, distant laughter filled the air, and the scent of various carnival treats wafted around them, creating a delightful backdrop for their stroll.

Alexander finally decided it was time to invite Sophia to his mother’s birthday. It was now or never.

“Sophia, my mother’s birthday is coming up soon, and I’d like to invite you to the party. It would mean a lot to her, and to me.”

After a moment of contemplation, she replied with a gentle smile, “Alexander, I appreciate the invitation, but I already have plans for that day. I hope you understand.”

Alexander nodded, his disappointment concealed behind a polite demeanor.” Of course, I understand. Maybe some other time.”

Alexander realized that no matter what he was doing, he was hitting a rock. He didn’t want to pressure Sophia anymore and decided to let things happen naturally. He wanted to give them both a chance to get to know each other and he believed that fate would do the rest.

“Well, anyway, we’re here, Sophia, do you want to go on a ride?” he suggested. This sounded dangerously like a date, Sophia thought, but when would she ever get the chance to go to the county fair.

“Okay, where do you want to take me?” she asked and looked around.

“How about bumper cars?” he grinned. “Aren’t you going to get your superb suit dirty like that?” Sophia teased him.

“Don’t worry, I have spare clothes at home, so I’ll get through these,” Alexander reassured her. “Okay then, which cart do you want us to get into?” Sophia asked as soon as they got to the front.