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.

***

we discussed a lot. Trust her to be very iniquitive, she wanted to know

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

to come see her soon. Emma. She sounded off, giving the

worked for me, I knew she was only looking out for

it to her that Richard and I were

to see Martins, Richard's best

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

glanced around, his expression one of approval as he took in the changes. "I see

grinned. "Different is exactly what

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

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

I

thing with the divorce papers and submitting the papers Richard asked," he admitted. "Even though

Martins had liked me, he had always been the one consoling

it was a rough time

taking it better than I expected.

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

you noticed," I said, smiling. "I

where everything falls into place naturally. Just then, Richard walked back in from grabbing a drink.

"And by the way, Richard, I've

from Martins to me, a hint of

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