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

Chapter 121

Sarah's

POV

That evening, I sat on the edge of the couch, my hands resting on my stomach, trying to steady my breathing.

The events of the morning played in my head on a loop, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't shake the image of Isabelle standing in the kitchen, gripping that knife.

"She's gone now," Zara said gently, sitting beside me. She handed me a steaming cup of tea and gave my knee a reassuring squeeze. "You're safe."

Safe. The word felt foreign. Isabelle's wild eyes and unhinged accusations had shaken me more than I wanted to admit. I wrapped my hands around the warm mug, letting its heat around me. "I thought she was going to hurt me," I said, my voice barely a whisper.

Zara leaned back, her expression softening. "You handled it better than most people would. You didn't panic. That's something."

I sighed, staring into the tea. "I just... I can't stop thinking about what she said. About Richard. About me stealing him from her."

"Sarah," Zara said firmly, "that woman was unwell. Nothing she said makes any sense. You can't let her words get to you."

"I knew something was off about her," I murmured. "She was too polite."

Zara snorted. "That's how it always starts. Then they start lurking in kitchens with knives. She's gone full Lifetime movie villain, babe. Forget her."

I smiled despite myself, I rested a hand on my stomach, feeling the faintest flutter beneath my palm.

"I need to move forward. For me. For..." I hesitated, the words catching in my throat.

"For the baby," Zara finished for me, her sharp eyes narrowing.

I looked at her, smiling.

"Oh, please," she said, rolling her eyes. "I know, the latest momma in town and i'm gonna be their godmother."

relief and fear

Zara scooted closer, her expression softening. "Is it time to tell Richard?" I shook my head, guilt bubbling up in my chest.

"Why not?" she asked.

I admitted. "Things have been so tense. And now, after all this with Isabelle... It just never felt like the

be a perfect time. But he needs to know. You can't keep this from him forever." I nodded, biting my

said with a grin. "And I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay here until you're

reached over to hug

get all mushy on me," she teased. "I've got a reputation

Richard's PO

study, the aftermath of the morning's chaos

hands rested on the desk as I stared at the

said, breaking the silence. He leaned back in his chair,

nodded slowly. "It's hard to

his voice unusually serious. "You didn't see it

through my hair. "I should have noticed. The way she acted, the little things she said. I just

honestly, how could you have known? You're not a

I should've been more careful," I said, guilt twisting in my gut. "She was hurting, and I

didn't make her this way,

I said quietly. "The report said they were in a car accident not long

low whistle. "I know right?

weight of the realization pressing down on me. "She saw me and projected everything she'd lost. I reminded

David. She was convinced I

rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "That's a lot to unpack. No wonder she

closing my eyes. "I feel guilty. Like I could have done something

you're not a superhero," Martins said. "You did what you could. And now

my eyes, giving him a small smile. "Since when did you become

I realized you needed someone to talk you down from your

corner of my mouth twitched.