Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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38 I'm Getting Engaged (Winona)

At the club, the music is loud and the lights are dazzling. Phillip is beside me at the bar and I'm not even being biased when I say he looks the fittest man here.

His sculpted body is alive in clinging jeans and shirt. I've noticed most of the women and a few men give him the eye.

"You look stunning," he whispers in my ear, his breath sending shivers down my spine. "That black dress is smokin' hot on you."

For the first time ever, I'm ready to explore my deeper feelings with him. I want to be happy.

"Thank you," I reply, feeling a blush creep up my cheeks, I grab his hand and lead him across the dance floor to the table Lisa and Lance are at.

It's nice to have friends around, making the atmosphere less tense, and they are seeming friendlier than usual with each other tonight. I hope Lisa knows what she's doing and doesn't get hurt again or hurt anyone else. We've been through a lot together and made some bad choices.

I keep glancing at the entrance, waiting for Jayden and Ashlyn to arrive. When they finally do, I can't help but feel a pang of what used to be seeing them together. Jayden and I make eye contact first and he stares at Phillip and then back at me.

I see it. I see the jealousy still burning there he always showed when showed attention to other males. I feel it. But then he breaks eye contact with me, grabs Ashlyn's hand, and smiles at her. I breathe out in relief. He's made his choice Tonight really is about moving forward.

I smile at Ashlyn and she forces a smile. We make small talk, and surprisingly, the awkwardness begins to fade with Lance making dad jokes and Phillip recounting some funny stories.

Phillip goes to order a round of drinks, and soon we're all laughing together. It's probably the alcohol but it feels almost normal.

The music shifts to a lively dance beat, and Lisa pulls Lance to the dance floor. They look adorable together, Lance's hand resting on Lisa's lower back as they move to the rhythm.

I can't help but notice how Lance has a look of genuine affection with her tonight. I've never seen that from him before.

"Come on, you two!" Lisa calls out to Phillip and me. "Join us!"

floor. The beat is infectious, and soon we're all moving in sync. I call and wave to Jayden and Ashlyn to come

with them at first, but soon they're laughing and dancing along with the rest of us. The

know you could dance

me," I reply, twirling

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long while,

slower, more intimate dance even amongst the writhing crowd.

the heat between us building with each passing moment.

as I make new memories in this place where Jayden and I made

Lance, caught up in their own world, are dancing closer than ever, their faces inches apart. I can see the sparks flying between them, and it's clear that something's happening there. Jayden and Ashlyn are swaying together and smiling. I'm happy for them. Happy for the amazing time they are about to have bringing a new life into the world. It's hard to hate on anyone for that. I'm doing

is electric, and I feel at sense of camaraderie and community that's been missing from my life for far too long. Beside Phillip and I, Lisa spins into Lance's arms, giggling. "you're not so bad at dancing,

making me

and she squeals with delight. "Stop, you're making me

her closer and

push Phillip away from me as

My heart is racing, the anticipation almost unbearable. "Phillip," I begin, my voice trembling slightly as I look up at him, "will you make me

eyes wide with surprise. God, maybe

rising in my chest. Just as I'm about to stand up, he kneels down in front of

full of emotion. "Yes,

a weight lift off my shoulders. We stand together. We lift our joined hands in the air and the music starts up again.

forward with our lives,

love you, Winona," Phillip says softly. "I have since the day

him. But I'll

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