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

said...she wants to marry you

very sweet. I know

what

like a punch to

nods. "Yup. So we aren't

had some

we still get

and eat. I

She nods.

happens. What

on me. Not like

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

just... I

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sharp, and Lisa flinches slightly. "Don't you even say it.

with uncertainty, but I don't care. I know Winona. She wouldn't just walk

announcement." I stand and turn to the

The whispers stop as I step

feels like it's about to collapse.

as the words leave my mouth, I turn and walk out

now. Winona didn't leave me. I

to figure

Lisa, who's followed me into the hallway. "I need to see if there's anything there that'll

face serious. "I'll come

Get this all wrapped up for me. Tell Anne to take

the confusion-it's

the elevator doors and step inside, the penthouse feels cold. Too quiet. I take a deep breath, forcing myself to focus. I