Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 281

281 Henry and the Call (Jayden)

The hospital lights are harsh, sterile, and the hum of machines fills the air. It's become background noise to me at this point. I sit in the chair next to Henry's isolation room, staring at him through the glass.

His tiny body is hooked up to so many tubes and wires that it makes my heart ache just to look at him. I wish I could touch him.

Feel his tiny hand grip my finger.

The nurse said they've identified the virus, started him on antivirals. But it was still touch and go, and Henry is still in isolation.

All I can do is sit here and wait, feeling completely useless about everything. Winona included.

"Jayden?" The doctor's voice pulls me from my thoughts, and I look up, trying to focus.

"Doctor, I didn't expect to see you here so late."

"I'm afraid Henry isn't the only infant with this virus now. It's been a very long day."

"Mine too. Do you know where the virus came from?"

"Not exactly, that's why isolation still stands. But we'll track it down eventually."

"How is he really, Doc? I mean don't sugarcoat it. I need to know."

He pats my shoulder. "Your boy is quite amazing really. We've seen some very good signs today," he says, his voice calm and reassuring.

I let out my breath.

"His vital signs improved, and the antivirals are working. It's still early, but things are stable."

I nod, feeling a small wave of relief wash over me, but it's not enough to ease the tension fully. "How long until we know for sure?"

not wanting to give any false hope. "We'll need a few more days to see how he responds to the treatment fully, but he's headed in the right

swallowing the lump in my

the chair, running a hand through my hair. My thoughts go to Winona, and my

me, she left all of us. The kids, Henry, this life we

more than anything in the world. None of

in my pocket, and I pull it out, expecting another guest wondering what the hell happened at the

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Henry and

It's an unknown number.

for a second, debating whether to answer, but something in my gut tells

"Hello?"

I feel a

rougher than I intend. "Where the hell are

says, her voice quiet, almost hesitant.

I snap, my anger bubbling to the surface, "You disappeared on our wedding day, Winona. What the hell

other end, and I can hear

frown, confusion hitting me. "Cass? What

got a call. She's been kidnapped, and I have to go

silent for a moment, trying to process what she Kidnapped? What the hell are you

everything." she says quickly, her voice tense. "They're demanding a ransom tonight, and I'm the only one who can deliver it." "You're

admits.

hell you

"I'll be okay, Jayden."

by yourself. This isn't some action movie. It's dangerous. You

worse.

know that, Jayden," she says softly. "But this is my sister. I have to

"We'll do this together. I'm

"Jayden-