Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 245

245 Home Sweet Home

(Winona)

At home, Abby zooms past me into the kitchen.

"Oh, hi, Mommy." Then she backs up and gives me a quick hug. "Gotta go, we're making cookies for Aunt Cass." Then she's gone.

"Hi Abby.." My words trail off in the wake of her energy I grin.

Their laughter echoes through the penthouse, and for a moment, I just stand here, taking it all in.

This penthouse was never designed for such family chaos, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. It feels like home.

Jayden looks up as soon as I walk in, and a smile spreads across his face, the kind of smile that makes my heart flip.

Suddenly, the heaviness I've been carrying since my session feels a little lighter. Of course, I can't ruin this wedding with my insecurities.

"Hey, you," he says, standing up and crossing the room to take me into his arms. "How was your session?"

"It was good," I reply, leaning in to kiss him on the cheek. I glance around at the chaos. "This place looks like a bomb hit it."

"I think it makes the penthouse look better," he jokes, grinning as he pulls me closer.

I laugh. "You would."

"Lucky Henry is small, or we'd barely squeeze him in. How was he doing when you left?" I ask.

"He's gained a few ounces," his voice filled with pride.

"Did they say anything about the bottle feed situation?"

Jayden nods. "We'll try again tomorrow. But this time, the doctor suggests we do it with skin-to-skin contact. He thinks that might help relax Henry a little more. I think it will go well. He was searching for something today. Turned his head when I rubbed his cheek." "Oh, wow! That's so exciting."

"You can join us?"

"Of course!" The thought of Henry thriving, of getting closer to coming home, warms me.

feels like

can't shake.

me into a hug. "I was thinking, after dinner, we could sit down and go over some final wedding

great," I say, my heart swelling with love

bring up the dream now? When he's pouring his heart into this family, into making us whole?

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245 Home Sweet Home

to marry him more

buzzer goes, breaking the

Let me up." Her voice comes through the

my forehead before heading back to the couch, and I go to

way." I say back to her via the intercom, "I wish I knew all I

not if you're cooking them,"

watching her step into

she is, looking fresh from work in her chef's jacket. She beams when she sees me, holding

for the famous Anne-made lasagna," she

if

way

Come in, dinner's not ready yet, but I'm sure Anne. and the kids

around at the chaos of the penthouse. "Wow, it's lively

toward the kitchen. "This

she is immediately swamped by

grin he has is evident of how

Cass breathe. You three kids can

Off they go.

greets her warmly. "Your lasagna's in the freezer. I made enough for a

grins. "You're a lifesaver,

her off, laughing. "You're working too hard. You need

of work," I say, leaning against the counter, "how's it

wait. Plus, my passport arrived yesterday!" "That's great!" I smile. "Maybe we could take a little trip somewhere fun during your break. Just you and me, a sister getaway before I tie

falls slightly, and

she starts hesitantly, "I've already made plans. Gabriel

disappointment runs through me.