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

very sweet.

matter what

a punch to the gut. "No matter

So we aren't getting

Mommy had some stuff

get the ice

still go and eat. I

She nods.

what happens. What

out on me. Not like this. Not

voice low. "She didn't just leave. Something's wrong. I can

she just... I

279 Postponed Not Canceled

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

don't care. I know Winona. She wouldn't just walk away from

to make an announcement." I stand

me. The whispers stop as I step up to

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

the words leave my mouth, I turn and walk out

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

to

"I need to see if there's anything there that'll tell

serious.

wrapped up for me. Tell

pull up outside the Penthouse apartment block. The disbelief, the anger, the confusion-it's all swirling in my head. I can't believe

penthouse feels cold. Too quiet. I take a deep breath, forcing myself to focus. I need to find