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

Chapter 129

Sarah

pov.

I woke up feeling like I'd been hit by a truck. The world was spinning, and my stomach churned with the kind of nausea that made me want to crawl back into bed and never move again.

I blinked a few times, trying to shake off the dizziness, but it wasn't going away. In fact, it felt worse the more I tried to focus.

"Sarah? You okay?" Richard's voice cut through the fog in my brain, and I turned to see him standing in the doorway, his brow furrowed with concern.

I forced myself to sit up, the room spinning even more now. "Yeah, I'm fine," I lied, waving my hand dismissively. I hated the idea of making him worry. I didn't want him to see me like this. "Just... just a little tired, that's all." He didn't buy it. I could see the way his eyes narrowed, the protective instinct kicking in. "You don't look fine, Sarah. You're pale, and you're shaking. Do you want me to call someone?"

"No!" I nearly shouted, then winced as the movement made my head spin again. "No, I'm fine. I'm just... you know... a little sick. Pregnancy stuff."

I managed a small smile, trying to reassure him, though it didn't really work. "I'll be okay. I promise."

Richard didn't look convinced, but he didn't argue either. "Alright," he said slowly. "But you're not doing anything today, understand? I'm keeping an eye on you."

I wanted to protest, but honestly, the thought of getting out of bed made me want to curl up into a ball. "I'm fine. Really. Just... maybe a nap later?"

"Good," he said, his voice softening as he walked over to sit next to me. "Get some rest. I'll handle everything today."

"Thanks, Richard," I said, feeling guilty. I hated not being able to help. "I'll be fine, I promise. Just... need a little break."

gently, his hand lingering on my shoulder.

he meant well, but I hated feeling so helpless. This was supposed to be our break-my time to

Richard opened it, and I heard Zoe's voice before I even saw her. "Richard, is she alive?" she called out

Just some morning sickness. You know how it

that Zoe was about to make things even more ridiculous than they needed to be. I opened my eyes to see her standing in the doorway, holding a large bag full of something. Her eyes

into the room. "Some maternity gifts

the ridiculousness of it all. Out of the bag, she pulled a neon pink onesie with a giant flamingo on it. "Because you need a flamingo onesie, right?" she

it was exactly what I

shoes shaped like tacos. "And these! Just imagine it, Sarah. Your baby, rocking

amazing! I'm so glad you've got my baby's fashion sense all figured

serious. "What can

from the corner of my eye, still giggling. "Thank you, Zoe. Seriously. This is exactly what

the bed, her eyes softening. "I know it's tough right now. Pregnancy is not always fun. And you're balancing

smiled at her, feeling a lump in my throat. "Thanks, Zoe. I don't always feel strong. But I appreciate you

you're the one who's been running the company, handling

I do," I admitted. "It's just... a lot sometimes. I don't want to let anyone down, but at the same time, I don't know

got your back. Richard, me, the whole team. We're all here. So take a break when you need to. You don't always have to be the one to hold everything up." I nodded, letting her words sink in. "I'm trying. It's just hard, you know?

until then, I'll keep bringing

feeling a little lighter than I had in hours. "You're

I was feeling much better. The nausea had finally passed, and I was able to get out of bed and join

patio that overlooked

a few other members of the team. As soon as he saw me, his face lit up with relief. "You feeling better?"

in bed. "Much better, thanks. I'm sorry about