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

Richard pov.

Morning came soon. The soft hum of the machines in Sarah's room provided a false sense of calm, but every beep reminded me she was hanging on by a thread. My chest felt heavy with every passing second, waiting for her to open her eyes, to tell me everything would be okay.

Zoe and Martins stayed close, their presence quiet but steady. Zoe would occasionally bring coffee or attempt to distract me with updates on the baby, but my focus stayed on Sarah. Martins had taken over the logistics-coordinating with hospital staff, keeping everyone updated, and ensuring the security team outside wasn't slacking.

It was just after 7 a. m. when my phone buzzed in my pocket, the vibration snapping me out of my daze. I saw the caller ID and immediately stepped out of the room to take the call. "This better be good," I snapped, my voice low but sharp.

"Mr. Wright," a familiar voice responded-it was Derek, head of my security team. "We've apprehended Isabelle."

The words didn't register immediately. "Wait... what?"

"She was caught trying to climb out of the penthouse using the fire escape. One of our men spotted her."

I gripped the phone tightly, anger bubbling beneath the surface. "How the hell did she get in in the first place?"

There was a pause, one that felt far too long for my liking.

"We're still investigating that, sir. There's no sign of forced entry. It seems... she had access codes."

"Access codes?" My voice rose, echoing down the sterile hospital hallway. A nurse passing by gave me a concerned glance, but I waved her off.

"That's correct, sir. We believe she may have had help from someone on the inside. We're reviewing the security footage now."

I pinched the bridge of my nose, fighting to keep my temper in check. "You mean to tell me that after all the precautions we took, she still managed to get past your so-called 'tight security'? And now you're telling me she had help?" "Mr. Wright, I assure you-"

foot near my family again. And keep her contained until the police arrive. Do you understand?" "Yes,

response, my hand trembling as I shoved the phone

freely, endangering Sarah and our baby. Whoever had helped her would pay for this, and I'd make damn

from her seat by the window,

his arms. "You look like you're

of the usual worries and stress.

tight. "They caught

her hand flying to

did she even get in?" Martins demanded,

shook my head, pacing the room. "She had access codes. Someone must've given them

under his breath. "This just keeps getting

her touch gentle. "Richard, sit down. You're running on fumes, and you're not helping anyone by

I just... I can't. Not when Sarah's like this. Not

I muttered, running a hand through my hair. "I should've done more to protect

voice low but firm. "Don't start blaming yourself. You did everything you

him he was wrong, but the lump

by Sarah's bedside, my hand wrapped around hers as I whispered promises I wasn't sure I

I said softly. "I'll keep you safe. I'll keep

"Mr. Wright, we've received an update

baby girl. She was here, alive, but I hadn't even seen

me for not going sooner,

voice gentle. "I'll stay with

glancing at Martins. "You'll call me