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.

was softer than I'd intended. "You've been such a

just 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 stood, pouring himself coffee with his usual easy grace. "I have an office

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

my team, of feeling like me again-was tempting. "I've missed Mexico," I admitted, my voice thoughtful. "And the company. It's

though her raised brow suggested otherwise. "But if you come in and start rearranging

onto a piece of toast. "You want to go to Mexico, Sarah?" he asked,

brighter. "I think it'd be good for

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

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

second coffee. Richard was still on a call, leaning against the counter with that casual elegance he always managed. Martins, meanwhile, swept

without

down at himself. "Thanks, Zoe. What would I do

she replied, not

Martins to take a seat. "We were just talking about heading to Mexico," I said, still grinning.

"Let me guess-Zoe's dragging you back to

coffee. "And they're tagging

"And sunshine," I added.

called from across the room, earning a mock glare from

"Must be nice. You all jet off

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