Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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43 When In Rome (Winona)

"So, you think we can go home by her birthday in three weeks?" I ask Dr. Green because I don't want to do anything that might set Abby's recovery back. "I wanted to throw her a little party."

"The defect in the heart wall is okay for now. As she grows, and her heart grows, it will need constant adjustments. Hopefully we can get her to a point where there will be no further deterioration meaning a heart transplant won't be needed." "I understand."

"This is going to mean operations and adjustments for much of her childhood. I think a birthday party 'might be just the thing to keep her spirits up. Don't overdo it though. She needs a lot of peace and quiet.

But don't keep her cooped up inside. Get her out in the fresh air and sun as much as possible. Let her be a

kid."

"I certainly will. Thank you, Doctor Green. I owe her life to you."

"I'm just part of it. She's a lucky kid to have such a dedicated support system."

With that happy news, he leaves.

"Hey. I just saw the doctor leaving. How is she?" Phillip whispers from beside me now.

"What are you doing here?"

some/

"Lunch break. It's been impossible to concentrate knowing Abby's surgery was on. I've delegated some tasks to the trainees and taken a couple of hours off."

"You're so thoughtful. She's ok. She's going to be able to have a little party at our townhouse."

"That's great news."

I sigh and hug him. "It's going to be a long road ahead, but we'll get there."

He kisses me on top of the head. "We will indeed."

The nursing staff come in to do her vitals and make sure her meds are doing their job.

leave them to it. Come on." I say to Phillip, and we

"There's some very strong rumors around

break from life and death situations. "I'm sure don't want to know but tell

and Ashlyn were

come out but I'm not sure how this actually makes me feel. I mean, it makes sense because they're having a

set a date. Maybe

wants or if

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wedding. With Abby as our flower girl, surrounded by those we love.

"That sounds perfect."

your family? Do you

talked much about

I haven't spoken to my family for a few years. I was adopted. I mean, don't get me wrong, I had the best family upbringing ever. But it just finding out everything you thought was true about you was a lie really rattled me." "Oh my god, Phillip. Why didn't you say something

coffee. "I'm not alone. I have

to mend

stronger and then

who your

avoids eye

have such an understanding of my situation. You didn't hesitate

I get that things happen but not telling me really made it so much harder

tell Abby she does have a dad. Even though Judy is ridiculous, she is still her grandmother. Maybe now they are married, Judy can stop this obsession with getting me out of his life and just enjoy being a grandmother." "You know,

chance to

I always truly loved you and

I guess the thought of contacting his family again has him spooked. Families always had stuff you never want anyone to know. "One thing I could never doubt is your love for

moment where I'd question why he's so worried,

Now is the time. If you've changed your mind about getting married, that's fine. It won't change anything between us. I proposed because I wanted you to know and be secure that my feelings for you are real." "No,

don't want you ditching me at the altar or

43 When in Rome

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my pocket. I pulled it

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