Winning Back His Ex's Wife's Broken Heart by Hayley

Chapter 06

SARAH'S POV

"Hey, Mrs. Sarah," Desmond's voice rang out from behind as I placed the papers on the center table next to me. I turned to see him approaching, and his expression was one of pity, causing me to avert my gaze. "Hey," I replied, knowing all too well that his sympathetic stare was more than I could handle in that moment. All I wanted was to be left alone, to let the tears flow freely.

"Sir Richard has asked me to assist you with your belongings," Desmond continued, his voice compassionate.

I swallowed the remaining saliva that had pooled in my throat as I quickly turned my gaze away, hoping to avoid Desmond's sympathetic look. Tears now streamed down my cheeks, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable. "Oh yeah," I said, forcing my voice to sound steady as I stood up and began walking towards my room. Desmond followed close behind. When we reached my door, I turned the doorknob, the metal cold beneath my fingers. "Wait here," I commanded, my voice a little unsteady.

I opened the door halfway and stepped inside the room, closing the door behind me as I leaned against it. The tears flowed more freely now, my chest heaving with each sob. I couldn't hold back anymore. The thought of starting over without Richard was overwhelming, but I knew I had to be strong.

I wiped my face with the back of my hand, composing myself. After a moment, I opened the door again, ready to face the world, or at least Desmond. "Alright, let's start with the books," I said, trying to sound as normal as possible. Desmond nodded, understanding my need for composure.

The task of packing and moving my belongings with Desmond's assistance took less than a handful of minutes. Before I knew it, we were carrying the boxes to my car.

say, forcing a small smile. Desmond returned the gesture with a warm smile of his

a voice behind me. "Don't you dare use my car," Susan's voice screeched. I glanced at her, then at Richard, then back at the car, my face contorting into

husband's money is suddenly yours?" I took a step forward, standing toe-to-toe with Susan. "You heard me right?, Get your filthy

withering look, my hands balled into fists. "So I get nothing? No car, no

money you got from the divorce to

felt a hard grip on my hands and it made me turn around immediately. My heart skipped for a moment and I felt a sharp pain on my stomach as

I gulped in another saliva while my

speak, Richard cut me off, shoving me to the ground with a sudden force that took my breath away. I let out a cry of pain as I fell, the rough pavement scraping my knees. "This car is strictly for my wife and you're no longer entitled to

of it all, I lowered my head, hot tears streaming down my cheeks as I tried

better wife, Richard wouldn't have come to me in the first place." That said, she rushed to Richard and held his hands tightly.

I stood, a crumpled mess on the cold pavement. I couldn't bear to watch any longer as they disappeared into the house, the door closing behind them like a final nail in my

to Richard had thrown on the floor, my hands shaking as

final, deep breath, I looked over my shoulders to catch one last glimpse at the mansion before I began to walk away, each step heavier