Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 217

217 The Decision

(Winona)

Every time I've been at this hospital it's been in fear of the life of someone I love dearly. Abby, Jayden, Mom.

Now, I'm walking back into that same uncertainty, but this time it's about a life that hasn't even begun yet. I see Jayden ahead, his tall frame standing rigid, his eyes focused on the floor. He looks like a man ready for battle, and in a way, he is, "Jayden," I call out as I approach. His head snaps up, and the tension in his face softens just a bit when he sees me.

"Winona," he replies, his voice thick with emotions he's trying to keep in check. He pulls me into a quick hug, his arms strong and protective around me. "Thanks for coming."

"Of course," I say, leaning into him for just a moment, taking some of his strength for myself, "What's the situation?"

"They're prepping Ashlyn for the emergency c-section," he explains, his voice steady but laced with worry.

I nod, trying to absorb the gravity of the situation. "Do they know if the baby will be okay?"

He shakes his head. "They don't know anything yet. The doctor said we have some time to decide if we want to be in the room during the delivery."

Jayden's words hang in the air, and I feel a wave of uncertainty wash over me. Being in the room during the delivery... I don't know if that's where I should be. I mean, Ashlyn and I were anything but close.

Is it right to be there when I know once the baby is out, they'll be making an awful decision?

Is it my place?

"What do you think?" I ask, trying to gauge his feelings.

happens... I need to be there. I can't let our

Jayden. I want to support you, but... I'm scared. What if something goes wrong?

tells us the operating theater is held up for another thirty minutes but that they have the

say trying to put off the inevitable decision. "How did the board meeting go? Did you have enough

believe what just happened at

do you mean?" Is he going to say he changed his

out a breath, running a hand through his

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217 The BecINION

sure I heard him right. "What the actual hell are you

expression still carrying the weight. of the surprise. "He had a wife and kids there. They came to the office this morning, saying they have proof-DNA proof-that they're Greg's family." "Oh

gave them what is

gave

it's theirs anyway. I'm not

have any

my circus, not

"And Judy?"

I could be a fly on the wall when she meets

I'm stunned."

"I'm free."

the information. "Why now? How long have they

Greg Brennan. Apparently, they had no idea who he really was until recently. Maria, the wife, said they

much younger than me. Then