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

Chapter 123

Sarah's pov.

The late-morning sun poured through the wide windows of our kitchen, casting a golden glow over everything.

I sat in the cozy breakfast nook, my hands instinctively resting on my belly as I sipped the herbal tea Zoe had sworn by. "Calming properties," she'd said, though I wasn't entirely convinced. Still, it was nice to pretend I had my life together for a few moments.

Across from me, Zoe scrolled through her tablet, her polished nails tapping on the screen with laser-sharp precision.

She looked as composed as ever-sharp blazer, sleek ponytail, and the kind of confidence that made you feel like you should straighten your posture just being near her.

I envied that ease.

"So," she said, not bothering to look up, "now that you're on your feet again-and Richard's around to dote on you-I think it's time I head back to Mexico."

Her words hit like a jolt. My teacup froze mid-air. "What? Why?"

Zoe sighed, setting her tablet aside to give me her signature look-a mix of exasperation and affection.

"Because things at the office are stable, but not stable enough for me to leave them with our half-witted staff much longer. Do you know what I've been dealing with? Someone actually tried to greenlight a campaign without my sign-off. It's like they want the place to burn down."

Guilt crept up on me. Zoe had been my rock since I returned to the U. S., stepping in to manage the company while I came out with Richard.

She had taken the company like hers.

the teacup down. My voice was softer than I'd intended. "You've been such a huge help. Are you

crack in her no-nonsense exterior. "Sarah, you don't need me hovering anymore. You're in a good place now, and

island, where Richard stood, pouring himself coffee with

hesitated, my thoughts swirling. It had been months since I'd

trusting her to keep things afloat while I adjusted to this new chapter of my life. Now, the idea of returning-of reconnecting with my team, of feeling like me again-was tempting. "I've missed Mexico," I admitted, my voice thoughtful. "And the company. It's been so long since I've seen it in person." I glanced at her, offering a sheepish smile. "No

said, though her raised brow suggested otherwise. "But if you come

by the counter, now spreading butter onto a piece of toast. "You want to

for us. A change of scenery, some fresh air...

smile gentle. "Alright," he said after a moment. "Let's do

You two can play tourists while I whip

the counter with that casual elegance he always managed. Martins, meanwhile, swept into the kitchen in his usual style-sharp suit, tie slightly crooked,

tie's off," Zoe said without looking up

paused, glancing down at himself. "Thanks, Zoe. What would

burn, obviously," she replied, not missing

laughed, motioning for Martins to take a seat. "We were just

slid into the chair next to Zoe. "Let me guess-Zoe's

said, sipping her coffee. "And they're tagging along for

"And sunshine," I added.

the room, earning

chuckled, shaking his head. "Must be nice. You all jet off

should come with us," Richard offered, strolling over with his coffee. "Take a break