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."

sounds a little

I prompt, sensing there's more he wants to

for a beer

almost shout, my mind spinning. What

came to see

eyes. This is

incorrigible. He has no actual clue why anyone can't just make up

first punch, so he has to buy the beers. And, well, I

Collins has never left

113 Damn Bro Code

"Gus is joining us."

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thought a man like

code apparently. But I'll keep

that be against the rules, you talking to Jayden? What about

ask Gordon about it first? I

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

in disbelief. "I will never understand

her brow furrowed. "What's going

Phillip. Abby is holding her own and she's awake," I

news," Sheila says, her face softening with

drinks after with Lance..go figure? Bro code

punch up," Sheila raises

Present company excluded, of course," I add, glancing

you're quite right. We are

with Jayden? I know Gus isn't a witness or anything. But Lance may be

I can spin a reason for them socializing." Gordon assures

in the world of men," I

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