Ditching Me for His 'Soulmate'? His Loss. Next Stop: My New Life novel Chapter 26

We’ve been in love since childhood. I never imagined Alexander would stop loving me-

Until he lost his memory.

Fortunately, after recovering his memories, he was still the same Alexander who loved me to his bones. Even when I was diagnosed with cancer, Alexander insisted on marrying me. Even as an atheist, he’s still willing to kneel in every church, praying to God for my healing.

But on that very night when death was calling me, I witnessed Alexander in the corridor,

clutching a cheap ring while sobbing into the phone.

“This lifetime with Victoria is my duty.”

“Sophie, I’m sorry. If there’s a next life, I swear I’ll marry you instead!”

I suddenly realized… Alexander’s heart had always belonged to the woman who saved him

during his amnesia in that remote village.

When I woke up again, I was back to the day I was diagnosed with cancer.

Looking at Alexander, who was reluctant to recover his memories, I called our families

together and made the decision:

“Let’s get divorced.”

Alex, I’m setting you free in this lifetime.

But just don’t regret it when your memory returns!

“Victoria, medical advances have come so far these days. It’s just an illness–it can definitely

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be cured!”

“Sweetheart, put away that divorce agreement. You two grew up together. We’ve all seen how much Alex loves you. He just doesn’t remember. Once Alex recovers his memory, you

two…”

Mrs. Whitmore’s eyes were red, her words unfinished when she was interrupted by

Alexander’s fierce voice.

“What ‘you two‘? It’s me and her!”

“Sophie named me River, so I’m River. That Alex person you keep talking about isn’t me. I don’t remember, and I don’t want to remember. Besides, I’m already married–in Stone Creek Village.”

“I don’t care about rich families. I just want to be with Sophie forever.”

With that, Alexander hastily signed the divorce papers and handed them back to me.

“Here, we’re divorced.”

I looked down, my fingertip tracing the familiar signature. The handwriting was still Alex’s.

But the person wasn’t the same anymore.

Alexander smiled at Sophie standing nearby, saying proudly.

“Don’t worry, Sophie. River will always be Sophie’s River.”

Sophie’s lips curved up, but then seemed to remember something and quickly fell again. She looked at me with slight guilt.

“I’m sorry, I…”

I knew Sophie wasn’t a bad person.

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She was a kind girl from the mountain village.

On that stormy night, she pulled Alexander from his overturned car, carried him ten miles. on foot to the nearest clinic, and cared for this complete stranger.

Even though Alexander was reluctant, when she saw the missing person notices flooding the internet, she still voluntarily brought him back to us. She didn’t ask for a penny, and

when she learned he was married, she quietly left.

But Alexander wouldn’t let her go. He ran back to Stone Creek overnight to stay with Sophie.

I almost wished Sophie were a thoroughly scheming villain who stole Alexander away. At

least then I could hate her, resent her.

But now, I couldn’t even hate her.

“Miss Hayes, you don’t need to apologize.”

“Truth is, I should thank you. No matter what, because of you, Alex survived.”

I forced a difficult smile, my voice choking.

“Please take Alex back to the estate.”

“I know wherever you are, that’s where he’ll be. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore only have one

son–they should have a proper reunion.”

“Tomorrow morning, I’ll come to the estate to take him for the divorce registration.”

After speaking, I nodded slightly to Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore, took the divorce papers, and

turned to leave.

As my heels clicked on the corridor floor, a voice came from behind.

“Wait!”

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It was Alexander.

I couldn’t help but feel a secret hope rising, turning back to look at him.

Hoping my Alex had come back.

“Sophie said you’re sick. She told me to be nicer to you.”

“I was a bit harsh just now. Sorry. But I really can’t remember you, and I don’t love you anymore. I love Sophie very much, and I promised her I’d treat her well for the rest of my

life.”

“I’m sorry.”

I couldn’t hold back my tears, turning to say goodbye:

“It’s okay, A… River.”

“In this life, do what makes you happy.”

After living two lifetimes, I finally realized belatedly-

The Alex who loved me to his bones might have died on that rainy night when he sought

medical help for me.

The one who survived was Sophie’s River, not Victoria’s Alex.