Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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131 Trusting The Enemy 131 Trusting The Enemy (Winona)

I stand just outside the intensive care unit near Jayden's door, my heart pounding. There's a small window but I can't see him from the position of his bed. I look up the corridor and see Dr. Green approaching, his face serious but his eyes show the kindness he always has.

"Winona," he says, stopping in front of me. "Jayden's stabilized enough for you to go in, but it's crucial that he remains in a quiet and stable environment. No drama or excitement, which is why we're only allowing one visitor at a time."

I nod, my throat tight with emotion. "Thank you, Dr. Green. I understand."

My heart soars that I can be with him. I'm not letting him go again. No matter what.

"He'll stay under medication for an induced coma for a few more days," he continues. "But if things continue to improve today, I may allow Abby to visit briefly with you later on today. I can't see how having his daughter in there can set him back." "Okay," I say with a small smile. "Thank you."

He gives me a reassuring nod before turning and walking away. Taking a deep breath, I push open the door to Jayden's room. I step into the room and I need to swallow all the emotion I feel seeing him lying there like this.

Jayden, still and pale, hooked up to a machine that's helping him breathe. The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor is a small comfort, a reminder that he's still here with us, fighting.

voice trembling as

feels warm, not cold and clammy like the last time I

him, taking his hand gently in mine. Tears well up in my eyes, but! blink them back, determined to stay strong for him. Crying won't get him

with emotion. "Thank you for saving my life. You took that bullet for me, and

his forehead, my fingers trembling. "Abby is coming to visit soon. She misses you so much. We both do.

"I even have hope for Judy. She's been great, really since

a shaky breath, my eyes searching his face for any sign of recognition. "You have to wake up. Jayden. We can't do this without you,

to know that I'm here for him, no matter what. The steady beeping of the monitor is the only response, a painful reminder of his fragile state. "I'm so sorry for everything," I continue, my voice

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us. You're the love of my life, Jayden. Even if

the edge of his bed, my tears finally spilling over. The emotions

whisper. "I know you're strong. You've always been strong. We've been through so much, and we'll get through this too. Just come back

future. I'll stay here as long as it takes. Jayden is my everything, and I'll never stop fighting for

Judy peering through. I give her a small smile and give her a five finger

got. We're all here, rooting for you. I'm going to make a call and see if