Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 218

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

but... I'm scared. What if something goes wrong? What

is held up for another thirty minutes but that they have

I say trying to put off the inevitable decision. "How did the board meeting

what just

"What do you mean?" Is he going

breath, running a hand through his hair. "Greg's secret

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stare at him, not sure I heard him right. "What the actual hell are

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 my God! Jayden! What did you do? What did you say

gave them what

You gave

I'm not

have any

my circus, not my

"And Judy?"

be a fly on the wall

I'm stunned."

"I'm free."

process the information. "Why now? How long have they known? And why

no idea who he really was until recently. Maria,

younger than me. Then

"This is unbelievable."