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

Chapter 136

Sarah pov.

Waking up to another day with Marina in the house felt like preparing for a battle I hadn't signed up for.

Richard was already downstairs, and I could hear faint voices drifting up from the kitchen. Great, I thought, tugging on my robe.

She's probably giving him her daily lecture on how to survive the world.

When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was Marina sitting at the dining table, coffee cup in hand, a magazine spread out in front of her. She glanced up and gave me a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

"Good morning, Sarah," she said brightly. "Did you sleep well? I hope the baby didn't keep you up too much."

"The baby's still pretty quiet," I replied, attempting a polite smile. "Good morning, Marina."

Richard was by the stove, frying eggs, and gave me a quick grin. "Tea or coffee, love?"

"Tea, please," I said, sliding into a chair across from Marina.

"Herbal, right?" Marina chimed in before Richard could even grab a mug. "Caffeine is terrible for the baby at this stage. You don't want to risk it."

I blinked at her, biting back the first snappy reply that came to mind. "I was planning on herbal tea anyway," I said, keeping my tone even.

She nodded approvingly, like I was a student who'd finally gotten the answer right.

"Good. And you know, it's really important to start incorporating more leafy greens into your diet. Spinach, kale, those sorts of things. Maybe a green smoothie for breakfast? I can help you make one if you'd like." Richard glanced over his shoulder, clearly sensing my growing irritation. "I think Sarah's got breakfast covered, Marina," he said lightly, trying to diffuse the tension.

here to help. You know, Sarah, pregnancy is such a crucial time. Everything you eat,

No kidding.

on the mug Richard placed in front of me. The tea was warm, and soothing, and helped me keep

thoughts were spiraling. Does she think I haven't read a single book or

dragged on with Marina peppering her comments between bites of toast. By the time I escaped to

chance to get some fresh

ready to bolt out the door, when

off to?" she asked, her

a few errands,"

I've been meaning to

Oh, absolutely. But saying no felt like asking for another lecture. "Sure," I said,

and within minutes, Marina was

buying chips?" she asked, peering into my cart with a raised eyebrow. "You know, sodium isn't great for your blood pressure. Maybe

argument. "Thanks for the suggestion," I said, my voice a little tighter than

the produce section,

a bag of apples. "You never know what kind of pesticides are on

my teeth.

was our last stop, and by then, my

prescription, scrutinizing the label

finally, as though granting her approval. "But have you thought about adding omega-3 supplements? They're great for brain development." "I'll ask my doctor," I replied

for Marina's occasional humming. I gripped the steering wheel tightly, counting the seconds until we were back at

of frustration. Marina headed to her

slamming the

in moments later, his face lighting up