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

Chapter 31

Sarah's

POV.

The cafe was cozy, with soft lighting and the comforting scent of freshly brewed coffee filling the air.

Wesley was already seated at a corner table, his usual spot, looking relaxed and content.

As I walked in, I felt the tension in my chest grow. I'd been replaying Richard's message in my mind over and over again, trying to make sense of it, but nothing sat right.

Could Wesley really be using me to get back at Richard? It seemed impossible. He had always been so kind, so supportive.

But then again, why would Richard make something like that up?

Wesley smiled as I approached the table, standing to greet me with a hug. His touch was normally comforting but it felt strangely foreign today. I forced a smile in return, but my mind was racing. "Hey, you," Wesley said, his voice warm. "You look tired. Is everything okay?"

I hesitated for a moment before answering. "Just... a lot on my mind."

I wasn't ready to let him know what was really bothering me. I needed to be sure, to hear it from him before I jumped to conclusions.

He gestured for me to sit, and I slid into the chair opposite him, keeping my face as neutral as possible.

"Long night?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

I nodded, taking the coffee cup the waiter placed in front of me. "Yeah, something like that."

Wesley didn't seem to notice my unease.

He leaned back in his chair, casually talking about the latest developments in his business.

Normally, I would have been interested, even excited to hear him talk about his work.

though, I was listening for something else. I was listening for

trying to sound light and conversational. "What's the plan

some big plans in

"Getting ahead of the competition before they even realize you're in the

in my throat. "So, is that why you

eyes flickered, just for a moment, but then he laughed lightly. "I saw potential, of course. Your business is on the rise, Sarah. I just wanted to help

keep my voice steady, though my heart was pounding in my chest. "But you weren't worried about any conflicts?

just business, Sarah. In this

like it. "There's always going to be someone you upset

business. Was that all I was to him? Just another piece in

myself to stay calm, but I could feel the betrayal bubbling up

with a grin. "Richard and I... well, we've crossed

coffee cup, the ceramic warm against my skin. Everything suddenly

offered me, the way he always seemed so invested

because he cared about me. It was because he wanted to hurt

in. Richard had been right all along. Wesley had been using me, manipulating me, just to get back

the floor as I pushed

His voice was full of confusion, but I couldn't

up in my eyes, but I blinked them away.

reached out, grabbing

bag and heading for the door. My head

cafe's door swung shut behind me, and the cool air hit

world felt like it was closing in on me, the betrayal too fresh, too raw.

apart with Richard. He'd been my rock, the one person I

he ever cared about me? Or was I just a pawn in

going, just needing

I got home, I dropped my bag on the floor and sank onto the couch, burying my face

been holding back finally spilled over, and I let