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.

Come on." I say to Phillip,

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

ready for the pettiness but I guess it's a break from life and death situations. "I'm

Jayden and Ashlyn were married Saturday

out but I'm not sure how this actually makes me feel. I mean,

to set a date. Maybe we should just go get it

at Phillip carefully. I'm not sure if that's what he wants or if

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

"That sounds perfect."

Do you have a best man

never talked much about his

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 sooner? Here's

coffee. "I'm not alone. I

time to mend

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

you know who your biological

shakes his head. But he avoids

of my situation. You didn't hesitate to be a father to Abby. You've experienced

I'd known sooner. I get that things happen but

is ridiculous, she is still her grandmother. Maybe now they are married, Judy can stop this obsession

a chance to

no matter what happens. Just know I always truly loved you

thing to say. 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've never had a moment where I'd question why he's

you need to tell me. 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

just don't want you ditching me at the

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pocket. I

You'll never

Jayden and Ashlyn