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

her brow, thinking for a moment. "She said...she wants to marry

very sweet. I

matter what happens," Abby

words hit me like a punch to the gut. "No matter what

we

Mommy had some stuff

still get the ice

Everyone can still go and eat. I need to go

She nods.

matter what happens. What

This doesn't add up. Winona wouldn't run out on me. Not like this. Not if she told Abby

voice low. "She

are you sure? What if she just...

279 Postponed Not Canceled

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

uncertainty, but I don't care. I know

an announcement." I stand and turn to

whispers stop as I step up to the

chest feels like it's about to collapse.

and walk out of

leave me.

to

tell Lisa, who's followed me into the hallway. "I

serious. "I'll

"Stay with the guests. Get this all wrapped up for me. Tell Anne to take the kids home when she's

outside the Penthouse apartment block. The disbelief, the anger, the confusion-it's all

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