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

Chapter 33

Sarah's

POV.

It had been a week. A whole week of avoiding both Wesley and Richard.

My phone buzzed nonstop with missed calls, messages, and voicemails, but I didn't bother responding.

I needed space-away from their drama, away from the constant back and forth between two men who seemed more interested in their rivalry than in me.

Stepping out of the cab, I pulled my bag tighter over my shoulder and walked toward my office building.

The fresh air of the morning helped clear my head a bit. I was determined to throw myself into work and forget about everything. Forget about how complicated life had become.

But of course, as if the universe wasn't already testing me enough, Richard was standing outside my office.

Great. Just perfect. Just what I needed this early morning.

I stopped in my tracks, my heart raced for a second. He was leaning against the wall, his hands shoved deep in his pockets, looking like he hadn't slept well.

His hair was slightly messy, but in that annoyingly attractive way, it always got when he was stressed.

I shook my head, trying to push that thought away. This is not the time.

"Sarah," Richard called out, pushing himself off the wall and walking toward me. His voice was soft, pleading almost.

I sighed. "Richard, what are you doing here?" I tried to keep my tone neutral, but I couldn't help the frustration from seeping through.

"We need to talk. Please, just hear me out," he said, standing directly in front of me, blocking my way.

I crossed my arms, narrowing my eyes. "I'm busy. I have work to do. So unless you plan on helping me meet my deadlines, I really don't have time for this."

He winced, like he wasn't expecting the cold reception. "Sarah, I... I messed up. I shouldn't have-"

Just as I was about to step around him, another voice chimed in from behind me.

"Oh, this should be good. This is what you do now, Richard?"

who it was. Wesley. Because, of course, why wouldn't he show up right when things were already spiraling into chaos? Wesley walked up casually, his ever-present smirk on his face. "Am I interrupting something? Or is

clenched. "This doesn't concern you, Wesley.

the building. "Oh, I'm here for Sarah. You know, the woman

about Sarah more than you ever will. I just made mistakes, that's

make mistakes, Richard. You prioritized your company, your engagement to Susan, and everything else before her. She deserves better than being someone's afterthought." Oh no. This wasn't good. My stomach twisted as I watched them square off, my embarrassment growing by the

my life into their own personal

hands up, trying to get between them. "Guys, stop

them

"You swooped in when she was vulnerable, just so you could rub

face? Please, Richard. You're giving yourself too much credit. You're not that important to

"Then why did

part of your petty games. You don't care about her.

at first. But I did fall for her, Richard. Unlike you, I wasn't too busy getting engaged to someone else to realize what I had."

rising in frustration. "I'm not a prize to be won in your ridiculous competition! Both of

both turned to look at me, as if just now realizing I was standing there. Richard's expression softened, and Wesley's usual

began, his voice low. "I'm not trying to

interrupted. "You had your chance,

face fell. "It wasn't

feeling the anger

like it. You got engaged to her. You

Richard. You didn't see what was right in

"Don't act like you're any better, Wesley. You

mock surrender. "Okay, fine. I'll admit it. At first, yes, I wanted to mess with you. But then I realized

eye, and for the first time, his usual cocky demeanor dropped.

knot twist in my chest. Well. I don't

me,

"Yeah. I did. Unlike you, I didn't need some twisted motivation to realize how amazing she

moment, there was silence. The air between the

know what to say. Wesley's words felt like they should mean something, but all

"Sarah, I made a mistake. I chose my career over you, and that's something I'll regret for the rest of my life. But Wesley... he's using you." Wesley's eyes flashed

froze, his face draining of color, like

been sucker-punched right in the stomach. The words hung in the air, making everything else fade into the

what did you just say?" I stammered, my voice shaking despite my effort to hold it together. There was no

sorry, Sarah. But it's true. Richard only married you because his grandfather said he wouldn't get his inheritance if he didn't marry you." For a second, the