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 weird,

prompt, sensing there's more

a beer

shout, my mind spinning. What is it with

to see

God. He wanted the first punch money, didn't he?" roll my eyes. This is an ancient bet among their group. "You

clue why anyone can't

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

Collins has never left

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"Gus is joining us."

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tell me Gus agreed as well." Somehow, I thought a man like Gus would be

apparently. But I'll

the rules, you talking to

ask Gordon about it first?

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

my head in disbelief. "I will never understand men,

her brow

Abby is holding her

says, her face softening

Jayden, and Gus are all going for drinks after with

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

are idiots. Present company excluded, of course," I add,

grins. "No, you're quite right. We are

for Phillip to be with Jayden? I know Gus isn't a witness

that you aren't directly involved in the meet-up, I can spin

You're men. Magic things happen in the world of men,"

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