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

Chapter 103

Richard

pov.

The sun was just beginning to rise, casting soft, golden light over the waves outside our window.

I looked over at Sarah, still peacefully asleep beside me, her hair falling over her face in a way that made her look younger, and more carefree.

For the first time in a long time, I felt that same lightness. I wanted today to be something special-a day that would remind us both why we were here, together. I reached over, gently nudging her shoulder. "Hey, sleepyhead. Time to get up."

She groaned, burying her face into the pillow. "It's too early, Richard," she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep.

"Come on, I've got a whole day planned for us. You don't want to miss this," I said, trying to keep the excitement out of my voice, but failing.

Finally, she cracked one eye open, giving me a look. "What exactly did you sign us up for?"

"You'll see," I said, handing her a cup of coffee I'd prepared just the way she liked it-strong and a little sweet. "Trust me, you're going to love it."

She took a sip, her face relaxing a bit as the caffeine hit. "Alright, Mr. Mysterious. Lead the way."

After breakfast, we headed to the beach where I'd arranged for us to go snorkeling. The water was crystal clear, with a blue that seemed to stretch forever. Sarah looked around, a mix of excitement and maybe a little apprehension in her eyes.

"Snorkeling?" she asked, glancing over at me with a raised eyebrow. "You know I'm not exactly a natural-born swimmer, right?"

"That's why I'm here," I said with a grin, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Besides, you'll be fine. I promise."

eyes but slipped on the snorkel mask, adjusting it with a bit of a frown.

was like a whole other world opened up-vibrant fish darting around us, coral swaying gently with the current. Sarah reached for my hand underwater, and I could see her eyes

me, her face lit up.

Told you," I said, feeling

give you this one," she replied with a

with a mixture of curiosity and fear. "So, we're really doing this?" she asked, chewing her

trying to hide my

we were strapped in, the boat pulled us into the air, and suddenly we were soaring

was tiny below us, and the world stretched out in every

over the wind,

her grip tighten. "Just enjoy the view! How often do you get to see

and after a moment, her face relaxed into a smile. She was silent for a while, just taking it all in, and I felt a deep satisfaction watching her experience it. It was worth every moment of planning to see that look on her

believe we just did that. You're crazy, Richard," she said, shaking her head but smiling. "Hey, you're the one who went along with it," I teased, nudging her playfully.

she admitted, leaning into me as we walked along

a quick break, we decided to try paddleboarding, though I had to admit to myself that I was way less confident about

to find our balance. Sarah seemed to catch on quickly, standing up with only a slight tremble, while I, on the other hand, was struggling to stay upright. "Need some help?" she

board was shaking beneath me. "Totally got

the next second, I was in the water, gasping as the cold hit me. Sarah burst

even as I climbed back

paddled out a little, sharing more laughs and splashes until our arms were

afternoon, we were both famished, so we headed over to a little beachside

and spices filled the air, and we found

ordered a bunch of local dishes, eager for us to try everything. When the plates arrived, Sarah's eyes went wide,

piece of grilled fish. "Bring it