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."

of relief and fear

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

"Why not?" she asked.

And now, after all this with Isabelle... It just never felt like the

"Sarah, there's never going to be a perfect time. But he needs to know. You can't keep this from him forever." I nodded, biting my lip. "You're

not going anywhere. I'll stay here until you're ready to tell

and I reached over to

get all mushy on me," she teased.

Richard's PO

aftermath of the morning's chaos still weighing heavily on my

the desk as I stared at the report

facility," Martins said, breaking the silence. He leaned back

nodded slowly. "It's hard to believe how far

voice unusually serious. "You

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

was harmless," Martins finished for me. "And, honestly, how could you have known? You're not a mind

should've been more careful," I said, guilt twisting in my gut. "She was hurting, and I didn't see it. I let

expression softening. "You didn't make her this way, Richard. Whatever she was

I said quietly. "The report said they were in a car accident not long after getting engaged. He died on impact, and she

whistle. "I

me and projected everything she'd lost. I reminded her of him, and it spiraled from there." "David, right?" Martins

"Yeah. David. She was

"That's a lot to unpack. No

back in my chair, closing my eyes. "I feel guilty. Like I could have done something to stop this before it

could. And now she's getting the help

him a small smile. "Since

grinned, his usual humor returning. "Since I realized you needed someone to talk you down

my