Chapter 125

Sarahpov.

The warm breeze hit me the second I stepped off the plane. It was a mix of salty ocean air and something sweet, like fresh fruit.

It was that smell I remembered so well, and it wrapped around me like an old, familiar blanket.

As I walked down the steps onto the tarmac, I couldn't help but smile. Mexico. I hadn't been here in months. I had missed it-the sights, the sounds, the feel of the place. But as much as I was excited, I was also a little nervous. I glanced at Richard, who was walking beside me. He was his usual calm self, hands in his pockets, a faint smile on his face. It was clear he was happy to be here, and I was glad to have him by my side.

Zoe had rushed back to the office for some 'urgent work' so I decided to go to the office the next day, after making Zoe promise not to sopill the teas to the staff.

The next day.

"Okay, I know you're all excited to be here, but let's not forget why we're really here," I said, nudging Richard's arm.

He grinned at me. "I know, I know. You've got some 'unannounced inspection' to do."

I rolled my eyes. "Not an inspection, just a 'check-in."" I paused, then added, "Though, I can't say I won't enjoy watching the staff's reaction when I show up unexpectedly." Richard laughed. "You think they'll freak out?"

"Definitely," I said with a grin. "You know Zoe's been holding the fort down, but they're probably wondering if I'm going to fire someone as soon as I walk through the door. I can already picture the looks on their faces."

We both chuckled as we headed toward the waiting car. I leaned back in my seat as the car drove through the busy streets of Mexico City.

The city was alive, buzzing with energy. I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. It had been a while since I had seen the office or my team in person, and I was eager, but also a little unsure about how I'd fit back into the rhythm of things. The traffic was its usual chaos, but I didn't mind. I had missed this place-the hustle, the noise, the vibrant culture. It felt like home, in a way that nothing else could.

When we finally pulled up to the office building, I felt my nerves kick in again. I could see Zoe through the big glass windows, sitting at her desk.

She looked calm and composed.

I said, trying to sound

"You've

usual

looking a little wide-eyed, like

One of the junior

secretly loving the reaction. "I just thought I'd stop by and see how things

she said quietly, her voice warm. "Even

said, pulling back and looking at her. "You've been doing an

we've managed. The team's been great." She glanced over at the others, who were

just like I'd hoped, and Zoe had really stepped

little guilty for stepping away for so long, but seeing the office in such good shape made me realize it had been the right decision to hand over the

not here to disrupt anything. I just wanted to check

me. I quickly pressed a

you alright?" Richard asked immediately, his

fine," I said quickly, trying to brush it off. "Just a little... you know... pregnancy stuff." I smiled

you sure? You look

fine," I repeated, though I was already regretting it. "I just need a

members. "Can someone grab Sarah something to eat? Preferably something light?" "Thanks, Zoe," I said gratefully, giving her

one of the conference tables, trying to focus on what was going on around me. The staff slowly returned to

feeling that I was out of the loop. I wanted to be

low voice. "I want to jump back in, but I don't know where to start." "Start

stop the nagging feeling in the back of my mind. I wanted to be the Sarah who could handle everything, but

a few hours at the office, we finally called it a day. I was exhausted, my stomach still a little

head, and I agreed.

stroll. As we walked through the busy streets of Mexico City, I felt the weight of the day

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