Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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04 Our Forever

(Jayden)

I run my hand through my hair for the third time and stare at my reflection in the mirror. The suit's sharp-tailored perfectly, every button in place. Today is the day.

Again,

My wedding da

"You good, man?" Lance asks, standing behind me in his own tux, straightening his tie for the hundredth time.

"Yeah," I lie, turning away from the mirror and checking my cufflinks instead.

"Don't sound like it," Lance chuckles, sitting on the edge of the couch. "You've done this before, remember?"

I shoot him a look. "Exactly. I've done this before. And the last time... she didn't make it."

Lance's grin fades a little, but he shrugs. "Different day, different circumstances. You know she's coming

this time."

I take a deep breath, my stomach still turning over itself. He's right. Winona will be there. I know that. But the tension's been high lately. Between Nexus Global, our plans, our clashes on how to raise the kids- there's been a lot going on. I'm not blind to it. But I'm trying to believe this is the start of something good.

"You sure?" I ask, half-joking but needing the reassurance.

Lance stands, adjusting his suit jacket. "If I wasn't, I'd already be at the bar."

I laugh despite myself. "That's comforting."

Bobby walks into the room, dressed in his suit, looking a little uncomfortable as he fidgets with the sleeves. "Do I have to wear this?" he asks, his voice half-whining.

down in front of him, fixing his collar. "It's just for today, bud. You're part of the wedding party, and you look

but doesn't seem convinced. I straighten up, giving him a smile. "Your

He shrugs. "A little."

meeting his

nervous," Bobby says,

a big day. But I know that at the end of it, everything will

looks up at me, his face serious. "You really think

ruffle his hair. "I

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04 Our Forever

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breaking the moment. "Alright, guys, let's not

at Lance. My best friend. My ride or die. "Not usually a wedding involved when you're saying

Lance grins back

celebrant already standing in place, and the aisle lined with flowers.

sea of faces of the guests, all showing a little worry. After

from the familiarity of expectation. I need to go to Europe to run things before they can be successfully wrapped up with the

feeling like I'll be going over there and proving myself. I'm not sure I'm up to it and I'm not sure Winona will even be in agreement.

"Wait, she doesn't know?"

sure!

not sure I can sell this as a good thing

leans over slightly, keeping his voice low. "So, you're still sure about dragging everyone to Europe, huh? Think Winona's

not sure but I think it'll be okay once we're there. "She'll be fine

when you've got three kids, well four, in tow. And Winona... she's not one to love big changes forced on her." "I know," I say, eyes still locked on the entrance. "But we need this.

if he's convinced or not, but I don't have time to dwell on it. The music shifts, signaling the start

and there's the first glimpse of

pushed back by the sight of them, carefree and

is in the style of the bridal attendants, and she looks so grown up

Anne and Lisa appear, walking out gracefully behind the girls. Anne looks proud, like she's got everything in control-because