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

moment. "She said...she wants to marry you more than

is very sweet. I know

matter what happens," Abby

like a punch to the gut. "No matter

So we aren't getting

had some stuff

we still get the

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

She nods.

happens. What

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

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

What if she just... I mean, after

279 Postponed Not Canceled

sharp, and Lisa flinches slightly. "Don't

looks at me, her eyes filled with uncertainty, but I don't care. I know Winona.

to make an announcement." I stand

the eyes are on me. The whispers stop as I step

feels like it's about to collapse. "Not canceled. Just... postponed. Please,

soon as the words leave my mouth, I turn and

in overdrive now. Winona didn't leave me.

going to figure out

going home," I tell Lisa, who's followed me into the hallway. "I need to see

her face serious. "I'll come

me. Tell Anne to take the kids home when

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

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