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

Chapter 35

Sarah's POV.

The afternoon sun warmed my skin as I stood outside on the lawn, staring at nothing in particular.

My thoughts kept drifting back to Richard. He had married me for his inheritance.

I always wondered why he went through with the marriage when it was clear he didn't love me. But now, I had my answer.

It hurt. It hurt more than I wanted to admit. All those times I hoped he'd see me, really see me, were wasted. I was just a pawn in his game for money.

I took a deep breath and shook my head. I couldn't dwell on this. I needed to focus on what mattered now-my work, my company.

If Richard married me for money, that was his problem, not mine.

My company was my future, and I wasn't going to let it be dragged down by Richard or anyone else.

I had made sure that my business no longer competed directly with his. I wanted success on my terms, not by playing dirty.

I would rise without cheating, without making enemies. That was how I would win.

Just as I was mentally preparing myself to head back inside, I heard the sound of a car pulling up.

I frowned and turned around, and sure enough, there was Wesley, climbing out of his car with a sheepish expression on his face.

My chest tightened. I wasn't in the mood for whatever game he was playing today.

"Sarah," Wesley said, holding up a hand like he was surrendering. "I know you're mad, and you have every right to be."

I crossed my arms, narrowing my eyes at him. "You think?"

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just thought you deserved to know the truth."

I shook my head. "You didn't tell me out of concern. You did it to mess with Richard."

Wesley's face fell a little, guilt flashing in his eyes. "Okay, maybe that was part of it. But I didn't think it would blow up like this. I didn't think you'd-" "That I'd what?" I cut him off, my voice sharper than I intended. "That I'd be angry? That I'd be hurt?"

Wesley opened his mouth to respond, but before he could say anything, another car pulled up behind his.

My stomach dropped when I saw Richard stepping out, looking almost as surprised as I felt.

"Richard?" I asked, my voice full of disbelief. "How did you even get my address?"

look, as if he had been through a

look, Mr. Big Shot

"I asked around. Unlike you,

started.

awkwardly, shuffling their feet like two boys caught in the principal's office. For a

asked, my patience wearing thin. "What do you both

his tone softer than usual. "I'm sorry, Sarah. I really am. I

throat, looking down at his shoes. "I came

eyebrow at

voice quiet. "For marrying you for

the truth from the start, I would have convinced Grandpa to give you without us marrying." "I know," Richard said, his voice thick with regret. "I

glanced at Richard, a faint smirk playing on his lips.

shot Wesley a look, and he immediately dropped the grin. "Sorry,"

a flicker of irritation crossing

quickly, raising his hands in surrender. "I'm just saying... it's not often you

sighed, rubbing my temples. "I'm not here

both standing here, apologizing, but it didn't change the fact

I was tired of being caught

what?" I said, finally breaking the silence. "I'm done. I'm done

decision to move on. I'm focusing on my company and my life. You two need to figure out

watching both of them shift awkwardly

tension between them, one I knew all

but their apologies didn't mean they were

the other to

Sarah," Wesley

went down. But you know I've always had your back. Richard... he's the one who

glare. "Really, Wesley? You're trying to turn

his hands defensively. "No,

him, taking a step forward. "Of course, that's what you meant, Wesley. That's all you ever do. Twist things to make yourself look

you're any better? You're the one who married her for

"I can't believe this. Are you both seriously doing this right now? Here? In my

turned toward me, looking like two children caught fighting in the playground. Richard tried to speak,

to one-up each other over who cares more or who's sorry. This isn't about you!" Wesley

of it for years! I'm not some trophy to be

"I'm done with this whole back and forth. You both hurt me in your own ways, and I'm not going to let you keep dragging me

please," Richard said softly, stepping closer. "I know I

I said firmly, taking a step back. "This isn't something

just trying to fix things. Don't I deserve a second chance?

look. "Oh, come on. You really think this is about second chances for