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

Chapter 69

Sarah's

pov

As I moved things around the living room, deciding which wall our old, oversized clock should go on, I noticed Richard watching me.

He had this gentle smile that made me feel like I wasn't just rearranging furniture-I was bringing a bit of warmth and color back into our lives. "Do you think the clock should go above the bookshelf?" I asked, stepping back to get a better view.

He shrugged, that playful look in his eyes again. "I think you'll know what feels right, Sarah. It's your touch that's making this place feel alive."

I chuckled. "Wow, you've become so agreeable. I don't remember you being this flexible with decor before."

He laughed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Maybe I wasn't ready to see the place in a new way then. But now? Now, it's different."

His words warmed my heart. It felt good to feel like I belonged here again, like he genuinely wanted me to make this house ours.

As I adjusted a picture frame-one of us from the hike in Madrid -Richard moved behind me, his arms wrapped around my waist. I felt this little spark, the kind that reminded me how well we fit. "You know," he started softly, "seeing you here again, bringing your touch to everything... it feels right."

My throat tightened with a mix of nostalgia and gratitude. "It does feel like home again, doesn't it?"

He nodded, and for a moment, we stood there staring at the walls, then we went to bed and the rest of history.

***

and we discussed a lot. Trust her

been a while we've spoken through calls, most times has been through

and I promised to come see her soon. Emma. She sounded off, giving

that worked for me, I knew she was only looking out for me but I didn't want

prove it to her that Richard and I

next. I wiped my hands on my shirt and opened the door to see Martins, Richard's best friend, standing there with a small plant in his hand. "For the redecorating,"

"Well, I've always wanted to add more green around here.

expression one of approval as he took in the changes. "I see you've been

exactly what this place

looking around thoughtfully. After a moment, he cleared his throat, shifting

sounding serious, "I wanted to come by to say... I'm

I

the papers Richard asked," he admitted. "Even though he is my friend, he's still

liked me, he had always been the one consoling me

professional. And it was

"You're taking it better than I expected. I came prepared to grovel, you

revenge by redecorating this place in cheerful colors." Martins laughed, throwing his head back. "Alright, you win. But I'll have you know, I'm impressed. This place has some serious charm

noticed," I said, smiling. "I think it's starting

noticed how much more comfortable it felt to have him here. It was like picking up with an old friend, the kind where everything falls

"And by the way, Richard, I've already apologized, so don't go holding it over my

a hint of surprise