My CEO 113

113 Damn Bro Code

(Winona)

The doorbell rings, jolting me from my thoughts. I glance at the nearest screen to check who it is. It's Gordon Brown, thank God.

"Gordon's here. I hope it's good news," I say, heading towards the door with a mix of hope and anxiety. swirling in my chest.

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"Anne, Gordon Brown is here," I call out as I way to the front door, figuring she might want to

make mu know.

I open the door and give Gordon a weak smile. "Gordon, come in."

He steps inside, his expression serious yet hopeful. "Winona, I have permission here for you to go see Abby in the hospital."

Relief floods through me like a tidal wave. "Thank God." My phone buzzes in my pocket, and I glance at the screen.

It's Phillip. "Go right in, I have to take this call," I say, shutting the front door behind Gordon and walking back to the sitting room as I connect the call. "Phillip, how is she?" "She's awake. Jayden's in with her now. One at a time. I thought I'd call you and let him go first," Phillip says, his voice a mix of exhaustion and relief.

"So, she's okay?" I ask, my heart pounding.

"The clot has been dissipated. Now we just need to get her stronger again, and she can come home."

"Gordon just got here. He says I can visit her. I don't know the details yet."

"Great news. Look, go talk to him. Call me when you know more."

"Thanks, Phillip. I will."

His voice sounds a

I prompt, sensing there's more he

a

almost shout, my mind spinning.

came to see Jayden," Phillip

the first punch money, didn't he?" roll my eyes. This is an ancient bet

why anyone can't just make up after a

first punch, so he has to buy

swear Lance Collins has never left

113 Damn Bro Code

"Gus is joining us."

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I thought a man like

apparently. But

against the rules, you talking to

one beer in a public place. But can you ask Gordon about it first? I don't want to set your

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

sitting room shaking my head in disbelief. "I

quizzically, her brow

Abby is holding her

news," Sheila says, her face softening with

after with Lance..go figure? Bro

just had a punch up," Sheila raises her eyebrows in

company excluded,

"No, you're quite

Gus isn't a witness or anything. But Lance may be

in the meet-up, I can

in the world of men," I say sarcastically, shaking my head at the absurdity of it

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