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.

softer than I'd intended. "You've been such a huge help. Are you

you don't need me hovering anymore. You're in a good place

pouring himself coffee with his usual easy grace. "I have an

had been months since I'd walked the halls of my

hands, 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

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

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

a little brighter. "I think it'd be good for us. A

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

her hands together, looking triumphant. "Perfect. You two can play tourists while I whip the office back into shape.

on a call, leaning against the counter with that casual elegance he always managed. Martins, meanwhile, swept into the kitchen in his

Zoe said without looking up from

Zoe. What would I do without your keen eye for

and burn, obviously," she

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

Martins slid into the chair next to Zoe. "Let me guess-Zoe's dragging you back to clean up some

her coffee. "And they're tagging along

"And sunshine," I added.

across the room, earning a mock

jet off whenever the mood strikes, while I'm chained to my

come with us," Richard offered, strolling over with