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

Chapter 109

Sarah pov. That morning, I woke up hoping Isabelle would be on her way. Maybe she'd slip out with a polite thank you and let us have our life back.

I knew it was a long shot, but I needed things to feel normal again, especially since Richard had completely dismissed my worries last night.

When I walked out to the living room, though, I stopped dead in my tracks. Isabelle was sitting at the kitchen table, chatting with Richard over breakfast like she'd lived here for years.

She didn't even seem like she was getting ready to leave.

"Good morning, Sarah!" Isabelle called, smiling like we were best friends.

I forced a smile back, grabbing my coffee mug and pouring myself a cup. I could feel a knot of irritation forming in my stomach. How long did she plan to stay?

"Sarah, you wouldn't believe what Isabelle's been dealing with," he said, shaking his head.

"She tried checking in at a budget motel nearby last night, but apparently, there was a break-in the night before. They warned her it wasn't safe, especially for a woman alone in the city. So she was thinking she might stay here another night." "Oh... really?" I said, trying to keep my voice neutral.

"And I was thinking of checking her in the best hotel, but she refused."

The story felt too convenient, too perfect. I didn't know if I was being paranoid, but every part of me felt on edge, like Isabelle was twisting things to her advantage.

But when I looked at Richard, I could see he was hooked.

Sarah, but after everything, I just... I don't have anywhere safe to go. But really, if it's too much, I can still

hand on her shoulder. "Nonsense, Isabelle, it's no trouble at all.

now he was inviting her

I suggested, trying to keep my tone even. "I mean,

Besides, she's been through enough. Let's just let her rest here a few

I caught a flicker of satisfaction in her eyes. She knew she'd won him over. I gave Richard a

the days went on, Isabelle made herself more and more at home, always finding ways to insert herself into our

away. I tried to ignore it at first, but the more it happened, the harder it became. "Hey, Sarah,

gritted my teeth, forcing a smile. "Yes, actually. I know about

nothing. "Oh,

closer made me feel like she didn't care. She was

tension between us growing, even if Richard

I needed to as I listened to Isabelle sharing

go, but it was hard when she kept monopolizing his attention. After dinner, when Richard left to take a call, Isabelle and I were alone

like Richard,"

set down the dish I was holding, turning to face her. "I know that, Isabelle. And I'd like to keep our relationship strong. We don't

head, giving me an innocent smile. "Of course not. I'm just here for support. He's

an edge to them, like she was trying to get under my

I wanted to brush it off, I couldn't shake the feeling that she was pushing