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

Chapter 35

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?"

as if he had been through a battle just to

Big Shot

shot him a glare. "I asked around. Unlike you, Wesley, I don't barge into people's lives

stop the bickering before it started. "Enough. Both of you. I can't

caught in the principal's office.

are you here?" I asked, my patience wearing thin. "What

I really am. I didn't mean for things

his shoes.

raised an eyebrow at him.

voice quiet. "For marrying you

should have told me the truth from the start, I would have convinced

at Richard, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "Well, at least he admits it. That's

he

of irritation crossing his face. "You think this

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

not here to referee whatever this is between

both standing here, apologizing, but it didn't

caught

breaking the silence. "I'm done. I'm done being stuck between

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

crossed my arms, watching both of them shift awkwardly

strange tension between them,

their apologies didn't mean

for the other to say or do something

Sarah," Wesley

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

him a glare. "Really, Wesley? You're trying

hands defensively. "No, no, that's not what I

that's what you meant, Wesley.

"Please, like you're any better? You're the

"I can't believe this.

two children caught fighting in

not going to stand here while you two try to one-up each

both are. And I'm sick of it. I've been sick of it for years! I'm not some trophy to be

I'm not going to let you keep dragging me through this." There was a stunned silence. I could see the guilt

stepping closer. "I know I made

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

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

on. You really think

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