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.

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

enough to show a crack in her no-nonsense exterior. "Sarah, you don't need me hovering anymore. You're in a good place now, and you've got Richard. Let him play caretaker for

himself coffee with

months since I'd walked

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

otherwise. "But

butter onto a piece of toast. "You want to

turned to him, smiling a little brighter. "I think it'd be good for us. A change of scenery, some fresh air... Maybe it'll help me

after

"Perfect. You two can play tourists while I whip the office

was still on a call, leaning against the counter with that casual elegance he always managed. Martins, meanwhile, swept into the kitchen in his usual style-sharp suit, tie slightly crooked, and an air of

without

paused, glancing down at himself. "Thanks, Zoe. What would I do without your keen eye

and burn, obviously," she replied,

to take a seat. "We were just talking about heading

"Let me

"And they're tagging along for

"And sunshine," I added.

across the

chuckled, shaking his head. "Must be nice. You all jet off whenever the mood strikes, while I'm chained to

strolling over with his coffee. "Take