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?"

been through a

Mr. Big

shot him a glare. "I asked around. Unlike you,

held up a hand, trying to stop the bickering before it started. "Enough. Both of you. I can't believe

the principal's office. For a second, I almost laughed at

you here?" I asked, my patience wearing

his tone softer than usual. "I'm sorry, Sarah. I really am. I didn't mean for things to

his shoes.

an eyebrow

quiet. "For marrying you for the wrong

have told me the truth from the start, I

lips.

Wesley a look, and he immediately dropped the grin.

irritation crossing his face.

in surrender. "I'm just saying... it's not often

temples. "I'm not here to referee whatever this is between

were both standing here, apologizing, but it didn't change the fact that they had both

being caught in

the silence. "I'm done. I'm done being

made my decision to move on. I'm focusing on my company

my arms, watching both of them shift

them, one

Richard wanted to admit it, but their apologies didn't

like they were waiting for the other to say or

Wesley started, stepping

But you know I've always had your back. Richard... he's

"Really, Wesley? You're

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

what you meant, Wesley. That's all you ever do. Twist things

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

the frustration boiling inside me. "I can't believe this. Are you

in the playground. Richard tried to speak, his voice lower.

going to stand here while you two try to one-up each

cut him off, feeling the heat rising in my chest. "You both are. And I'm sick of it. I've been sick of it for years! I'm not some trophy to be fought over in your little rivalry." Richard

me in your own ways, and I'm not going to let you keep dragging me through this." There was a stunned silence. I could see the guilt on both their faces, but I didn't care

said softly, stepping closer. "I know I made

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

his throat. "Sarah, I get that you're angry, but I'm just trying to fix things. Don't I deserve a second chance? At

him a look. "Oh, come on. You really think