All Chapters of Winning Back His Ex's Wife's Broken Heart : Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

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Chapter 81

Richard’s pov.Sarah stood there, still holding the file like it was her only shield. Her shoulders were tense, her head slightly bowed. I wanted to run over and pull her into my arms, to ask her a thousand questions, but I stayed back, waiting for her to gather herself. She needed a minute, and I wasn’t about to take that from her.Finally, she looked around, her eyes scanning the area until they fell on me. Her expression shifted, a mix of surprise and relief flooding her face. She didn’t look angry that I’d followed her—if anything, she looked grateful.I stepped out from the shadows, walking over slowly. “You alright?” I asked, my voice soft.She let out a shaky breath and nodded. “Yeah. Just… a bit shaken, I guess.”I glanced at the file she was clutching. “Who is he? What did he give you?”Her gaze dropped to the file, a frown creasing her forehead. “I don’t know yet,” she murmured. “But whatever it is… it can’t be good.”I put a hand on her shoulder, squeezing it gently. “We’
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Chapter 82

Sarah’s Pov.But the words felt hollow, empty. I looked back down at the file, trying to make sense of it all. Back when we were married, Richard had been a closed book, and now, with these shadows from his past creeping in, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever truly known him.Don't blame me.As he sat there, I thought of reaching out to someone who could help me make sense of this mess. Someone who might know the real truth about these deals, about the web Richard had gotten himself tangled in.When he finally went upstairs, I picked up my phone and dialed an old friend’s number. It had been years since I’d spoken to him, but he’d always had connections. Trust me to have loads of useful contacts, they always come in handy.If there was a way to get to the bottom of this without Richard’s help, I had to try.“Hey,” I whispered when he answered, my voice barely audible. “I need a favor.”I couldn’t shake the guilt. But I told myself I was doing this for us. I needed to know the truth, and if
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Chapter 83

Richard’s pov.I couldn’t help but feel that gnawing feeling at the back of my mind, like I was constantly being watched. Every step I took, every meeting I attended, I kept noticing these little things, small signs that didn’t feel right. Employees looked away too quickly when I walked by, whispers that died down just as I entered the room, the way certain people held back in conversations.And it wasn’t just paranoia, was it? I’d found myself caught between James and Susan, with Sarah now looking at me like I was a stranger. Those business deals—they’d all happened years ago, a lifetime ago, or so I’d thought. But seeing Sarah’s hurt, that pain I’d caused just by hiding the truth, it all came rushing back to me. And I couldn’t help wondering: if Susan and James had dragged Sarah into this, who else in my life might be working with them?In the beginning, I’d brushed it off. Told myself I was just stressed, that I was seeing patterns where there were none. But as the days went on
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Chapter 84

Sarah’s POV.Sitting alone in the dim light of the kitchen, I read through the records, every line on the page feeling like a heavy stone added to my chest. The file from Jason was spread out in front of me, the pieces of Richard’s past deals slowly fitting together into a picture I was beginning to understand… but didn’t want to.I hadn’t told Richard, not yet. Part of me wanted to protect him, to take the burden off his shoulders. The other part, though… the part of me that couldn’t quite let go of what he’d hidden, that part wanted to know the truth for myself. And the truth wasn’t pretty.Flipping through the stack of papers, I recognized the names, dates, and even a few locations. Richard had told me bits and pieces before—about “some deals,” a network of people he’d worked with when he was still new in business. But he hadn’t told me how deep he’d been involved, and he certainly hadn’t told me he’d worked with people whose reputations still lingered like dark shadows over ce
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Chapter 85

Sarah’s POV.Sitting in a quiet booth at the back of a small cafe, I wrapped my hands around a mug of coffee, letting the warmth seep through my fingers. I glanced at the door again, nerves buzzing through me as I waited. James was late, but I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or not. Every second that passed made me question my decision to come here, to meet him alone. But after everything I’d found—and everything Richard still wouldn’t tell me—I had to know. I had to understand what James wanted and what he knew.Just as I was considering leaving, the door opened, and there he was. James looked different than the last time I’d seen him—older, and a bit worn down. But his eyes still had that same sharpness, that same hint of something dark. He spotted me right away and walked over, his expression unreadable.“Sarah,” he said, sliding into the seat across from me. “Didn’t expect you’d actually show up.”I forced a smile, trying to keep my voice steady. “Well, you left me little
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Chapter 86

Sarah pov.After that meeting with James, I left feeling like the air was heavier, clinging to me in a way I couldn’t shake. I should’ve known better than to think I’d get a straight answer from him, but the little he did share was enough to send my mind spinning. Every word he said hinted at something deeper, something that could hurt Richard, and possibly, both of us. I knew if Richard found out about this meeting, he’d go into protective mode, trying to shield me from all of it. But this time, I couldn’t let him.As I drove home, my mind kept replaying the conversation. James, calm and cold as ever, hinting at secrets and alliances, all while refusing to tell me anything that actually mattered. But the way he looked at me, that smug look as he said, “Not everything is as it seems,” sent a chill down my spine. I knew there was more at play here, but what, exactly, I couldn’t say. All I knew was that if James wanted something from us, he’d stop at nothing to get it.The house wa
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Chapter 87

Sarah’s Pov.I took a deep breath, clutching the steering wheel as I pulled up in front of the small cafe where I was meeting Susan. My mind was still reeling from the encounter with James, the way he dropped hints and threats so casually. And now here I was, facing another ghost from our past. Susan had been circling around us like a shark, but something in me said I needed to face her myself, away from Richard, to truly understand what she wanted. As soon as I walked in, I spotted her at a corner table, swirling her coffee with a thin smile that didn’t reach her eyes. She looked different from how I remembered—still polished and poised, but something in her eyes was colder, sharper. This wasn’t the same Susan from back when Richard and I first got married. She’d changed, or maybe she’d always been like this, and I’d been too naive to see it.“Sarah,” she greeted, her tone oozing a false warmth. “So brave of you to come meet me.”“Susan,” I replied, keeping my voice steady as I
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Chapter 88

Sarah’s pov.I walked into the living room, my heart pounding in my chest, the words I’d been holding back now feeling too big to keep inside. Richard was sitting on the couch, looking tired, as if everything was pressing down on him, too. Part of me wanted to keep silent, to shield him just a little longer, but I couldn’t. Not anymore.“Richard,” I began, trying to keep my voice steady. He looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly at my tone. “We need to talk.”He sighed, leaning back, his face showing that wary look I’d come to recognize. “What’s going on, Sarah?”I took a deep breath, every part of me tensing. “There’s something I haven’t told you… about James. And Susan.”I could see his expression shift, the lines on his face tightening. He didn’t say anything, so I continued, words spilling out faster than I’d intended.“James has been reaching out to me. He’s in town. I met with him a few days ago, trying to figure out what he wanted, why he was coming back now.”I gauge his rea
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Chapter 89

Sarah’s pov.As I sat across from Richard, a new resolve had settled over us both. We’d been dancing around these shadows for so long, pretending we could handle things on our own, that maybe the other didn’t need to know. But I could see now how much I’d held back, and how much he’d hidden. If we were going to get through this, we’d have to trust each other completely.“Alright,” I said, breaking the silence between us, “so what’s the plan?”Richard looked at me, his expression a mix of determination and something like relief. “First, we get Martins involved,” he replied.“He knows enough about this kind of work, and we need someone on our side who understands the law, someone who can move quietly and quickly.”I nodded, feeling a little weight lift. Martins was someone I trusted too. A practical thinker, level-headed, someone who wouldn’t get rattled easily. If anyone could help us, it’d be him.“When do we meet him?” I asked, already calculating how much time we had left before th
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Chapter 90

Sarah’s Pov.The air was tense as Richard and I sat across from each other, planning our next move. The betrayal had stung, and we were still reeling from it, but there was a spark of determination in Richard’s eyes that hadn’t been there before. It was like he’d woken up and remembered he had something—someone—worth fighting for.“Sarah,” he said quietly, “I think we need to confront James. There has to be something he’s hiding, for some reason he’s working with the network. If we can find it, maybe we can turn him.”I nodded, but doubt clawed at me. I wasn’t exactly keen on seeing James again after his threats. But if there was even a chance he’d fold under pressure, we needed to take it.“How do we get to him?” I asked. “He’s always so… guarded. I mean, we’ve tried before.”Richard leaned forward, his voice low. “Martins did some digging. James has been in a bad spot financially—nothing obvious, but his businesses are tied up in a lot of debt. If we can use that against him…”The
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