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.

it. Come on." I say to Phillip,

he says. "There's some very strong rumors around the office

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

and Ashlyn were married

Good for them. The words come out but I'm not sure how this actually

a date. Maybe we should just go get it

carefully. I'm not sure if that's what he wants or if he thinks it

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

"That sounds perfect."

you have a

talked much about

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

coffee. "I'm not alone. I have you

it's time to

Abby home and stronger and then we'll talk about our

who your biological

avoids

situation. You didn't hesitate to be

that things happen

married, Judy can stop this obsession with getting me out of his life and just enjoy being a grandmother." "You know, you always see good

chance

know I always truly loved you and Abby.

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

looks visibly relieved, and I've never had a moment where I'd question why

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, I'm okay.

ditching me at

43 When in Rome

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my pocket. I pulled it out. It's Lisa

You'll never

and Ashlyn