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

Chapter 67

Sarah's

POV

It was crazy, wasn't it? The idea of packing up my life here in Madrid, saying goodbye to everything I'd built, and just... going with Richard. But the thought of it had remained in my mind, and now it was all I could think about.

Still, as much as I wanted to believe it could work, the thought of leaving my business, my friends, and all the memories I'd made here was hard.

I stared out my office window, the city skyline was comforting like an old friend. Leaving felt like I'd be leaving part of myself behind.

But then there was Richard.

There was the way he looked at me like he really, truly saw me. There was the honesty in his eyes when he'd asked me to go with him, to build a life together. I couldn't deny the pull I felt toward him, the desire to give us a real shot.

That's when Zoe's knock on my office door snapped me out of my thoughts. She walked in, looking casual as ever, her warm smile easing my nerves a little. "So," she said, taking a seat across from me and leaning in, "what's going on in that head of yours?"

I let out a deep sigh, running a hand through my hair. "I don't know, Zoe. Richard's asking me to go with him back to the States. It's... it's a big step." Zoe tilted her head, her eyes narrowing with that familiar curiosity. "And why are you hesitating?"

"Because this place, this business-it's everything I've worked for," I admitted, gesturing around. "It's my baby. I don't know if I'm ready to leave it."

Zoe gave a little laugh. "Sarah, come on. You've built something amazing here, and it's strong enough to keep going, with or without you here every second."

the conviction in her eyes, and it settled something

here?" I asked, my voice a bit

back in her chair. "Are you kidding? I'd love to. Besides, we've already been doing this together for years. You'd just be giving me the green light to run it

ready to keep things running? That made the idea of leaving feel possible. "Thank

off like it was nothing. "Of course. Just don't be surprised when I make some changes," she teased,

days. "As long as you don't repaint the walls

the first time, now

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a whirlwind. I found myself going through old files, checking in with clients, and putting together a plan

as nervous as I was, there was also a growing excitement building in

feel like less

was able to oversee the things going on in his company but then he

evening, as I packed up my office, Richard came by,

said, glancing around at the boxes and

that. Trying to make sure everything's in order

for a moment, I saw a hint of sadness there. He knew how much this place meant to

sorry." he said softly. "I know it's a lot to leave behind. You

his honesty in his statement, and I nodded. "I have to. This... this feels right. And besides, it's not like I'm saying goodbye forever. I can come back whenever I need to, and I'll still be working with Zoe from afar." He smiled, reaching out to take my hand. "I'm glad. And I promise, you won't

in his eyes-it made everything else fade.

goodbyes to friends and clients, and made sure Zoe was settled into her new role. And then, before I knew it, it was time to

bags packed and ready to go. He held my hand tightly,