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

Chapter 140

Sarah pov.

By mid-morning, I'd had enough of Marina's relentless remarks. She had barely been awake for an hour and had already managed to critique my toast, my tea, and my posture at the breakfast table.

I needed an escape-or at least some good advice.

I grabbed my phone and slipped into the guest room, locking the door behind me for some much-needed privacy.

Zoe answered on the first ring, her chipper tone cutting through my frustration like a breath of fresh air.

"Sarah! How's my favorite boss lady-slash-baby incubator?"

I groaned. "I'm surviving. Barely."

"Oh no, Marina's still there, isn't she?" Zoe asked, her voice laced with amusement.

"She's practically set up camp," I said, flopping onto the bed. "This morning, she told me I should replace my toast with oatmeal because it's better for my digestion. And yesterday, it was water. She counted how many sips I took, Zoe. Counted."

Zoe burst into laughter, the kind that made me laugh too, even though I was still annoyed. "Wow. She sounds like the pregnancy police. Have you tried distracting her?" "Distracting her?" I asked, intrigued.

"Yeah! Give her something else to focus on. Like, throw some random household project her way. Or, better yet, just start agreeing with her in the most dramatic way possible. She'll either back off or think you've lost your mind."

I chuckled, the tension in my shoulders easing a bit. "That's... actually brilliant. Maybe I'll suggest she alphabetize the pantry or something."

Zoe said. "And if that doesn't work, call me again. I live for

lifesaver, Zoe. I don't

tone softening, "you've got this. Don't let her get to

For the first time in days,

Zoe's advice, I headed back to the kitchen with a

and scrolling on her phone like she owned the place. Richard had gone upstairs to take a call, leaving me alone with

in, "I was just reading an article about how staying active during pregnancy can improve the

on a smile. "That's a great suggestion, Marina. Maybe you can

clearly not expecting that response. "Oh, well, I don't really do

a shame," I said, grabbing a glass of water. "You'd be great at it. All

lips pursed, and I

actually been talking to my doctor about staying active, and we've got a great plan in place. So no need to worry-I've got it under control." For once,

rolled around, I felt like I was finally finding

they were starting to roll off me in a way they

mom-to-be holding up?" he asked,

learning how to handle Marina," I said, smiling up at

he said,

most over-the-top way or change the subject. It's actually kind of

has something to say, and it feels like no matter what I

doing an amazing job. Marina doesn't get to dictate how you feel or what you do. You're the one carrying this baby, and you're the

going to let her get to me. This is our

my girl," he said, pulling me into

something important: Marina's comments might not stop, but I didn't need