Chapter 489

Sunday afternoon brought a call from Sophia.

She wanted to visit.

Isabella remembered her promise to the girl.

She agreed immediately.

A driver brought Sophia over.

The moment she stepped out of the car, Sophia rushed into Isabella's arms.

She spent some time cuddling with Isabella and Margaret.

Then she announced her big news excitedly.

She had won first place in her fencing competition.

She had brought the trophy in her little backpack.

She shoved it happily into Isabella's hands.

Margaret watched with a beaming smile.

She couldn't stop praising Sophia's excellence and capability.

Isabella knew she hadn't contributed much to Sophia's fencing.

She also knew her future involvement might be limited.

After a moment's thought, she made a suggestion.

"How about we buy a frame to mount your trophy?"

Sophia immediately declined.

"Dad already had a custom frame made for me before the competition."

She described it as super pretty.

She had taken a picture of it.

Hearing Isabella's suggestion, she pulled out her phone.

She handed it to Isabella proudly.

"See? Isn't it beautiful?"

Isabella glanced at the photo.

Even through the image, she could tell the frame was extremely expensive.

Alexander had prepared it secretly in advance.

That showed how much thought he had put into it.

Sophia already had a custom frame.

But Isabella's suggestion still made her very happy.

Sophia stayed overnight at the Sinclair residence.

The next morning, Isabella packed required documents into her bag.

Sophia noticed but didn't understand what they were.

She didn't ask any questions.

Isabella looked at her daughter's clear eyes beneath that pretty face.

She realized Alexander still hadn't told Sophia about their divorce.

She hesitated for a moment.

Sophia looked back at her, puzzled.

"Mom? What's wrong?"

Isabella worried that saying anything might cause problems.

She decided it was better for Alexander to handle it.

"Nothing, sweetheart."

"I'm going to work now. Don't run around, okay?"

"Got it. Bye, Mom."

Isabella nodded and went downstairs.

She left for the courthouse.

Alexander was already waiting outside when she arrived.

"Morning," he greeted.

Isabella nodded silently.

They walked in together without further conversation.

The procedure didn't take long.

It was completed quickly.

Isabella was about to leave when Alexander's phone rang.

He had been preparing to leave as well.

Seeing the caller ID, he answered while slowing his pace.

Isabella walked ahead but still caught his voice.

"Everything went smoothly. It's done."

"I'll go over to your place in a bit."

He continued speaking.

"I've already sorted out the issues with NovaTech."

"The plan is prepared. Don't worry."

"I'll drop by personally later."

He and Victoria began discussing other matters.

The distance between them grew.

Isabella could no longer hear their conversation.

She got into her car and drove away.

Shortly after, Alexander also got into his car and left.

They didn't even say goodbye after finalizing their divorce.