Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Jayden)

I don't want to believe that, but I can't rule it out either. But running away?

No, she would come and tell me. Til go talk to everyone and get the kids home with Anne. We'll postpone. Right now, I need to find her and talk to her.

I find Abby sitting with Sarah and Bobby at the table we're supposed to sign our marriage license on. She looks up at me with those big, innocent eyes, completely unaware of the chaos swirling around her. "Where's Mommy?"

"Hey, sweetheart," I say, crouching down next to her. "Can I talk to you for a second? To all three of you."

She nods, setting her crayons down. "What is it, Daddy?"

I take a deep breath, trying to keep my voice steady. "Mommy isn't here. We can't get married today. okay?"

"But where is she?" Abby says, her eyes shining.

"I think Mommy needed a little holiday, but she'll be back and we'll get married then."

Bobby and Sarah don't say anything. "You know she loves you two, don't you?"

Sarah nods. "She told me before we came down. She told me to tell Bobby she loved him too."

I nod. "What else did she say?"

Abby furre

wants to marry you more than anything in the

very sweet. I know

what happens,"

like a punch to

"Yup. So we

Mommy had

get

Everyone can still go and eat. I need to go and tell

She nods.

matter what happens. What

me. Not like this.

Lisa aside, keeping my voice low. "She didn't just leave. Something's wrong.

just... I mean, after the hall

279 Postponed Not Canceled

My voice is sharp, and Lisa flinches slightly. "Don't you even say it. This

at me, her eyes filled with uncertainty, but I don't care. I know Winona. She wouldn't just walk away from

make an announcement." I

on me. The whispers stop as I step up

is postponed," I say, my voice loud and clear, even though my chest feels like it's about to collapse. "Not canceled. Just... postponed. Please, have some

mouth, I turn and walk out of the room, leaving the

in overdrive now. Winona didn't leave me. I know that in my

going to figure out

into the hallway. "I need to see

her face serious. "I'll come

for me. Tell Anne

anger, the confusion-it's all swirling in my head. I

Too quiet. I take a deep breath, forcing myself to focus. I need to find something-anything-that can tell me where she