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.

kneel down in front of him, fixing his collar. "It's just for today, bud. You're part

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

He shrugs. "A little."

down again, meeting his

You don't look nervous," Bobby

a good kind of nervous. I'm nervous because today's a

his face serious.

hair. "I

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

best friend. My ride or die. "Not usually a wedding involved when

times." Lance grins back and claps

out toward the ceremony site, the celebrant already standing in place, and the aisle lined with flowers. I take my spot at the altar, standing there with Lance and Bobby at

nerves settle a bit, but they don't completely go away. The sea of faces of the guests, all showing a little worry. After last time, who

go to Europe to run things before they can be successfully wrapped up with the possibility of

concerns and feeling like I'll be going over there and proving myself. I'm not sure I'm up to

"Wait, she doesn't know?"

sure!

pressures. I'm not sure I can sell this as a

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

think it'll be okay once we're there. "She'll be fine once

one to love big changes forced on her." "I know," I say, eyes still locked on the entrance. "But we need this. I need this. And I know she'll come around. Once she sees how good

don't have time to dwell on it. The music shifts, signaling

the first glimpse of Abby and Sarah,

the sight of them, carefree and

and she looks like a princess in her pink replica of Winona's dress. Sarah's dress is in the style of the bridal attendants, and she

Lisa appear, walking out gracefully behind the girls. Anne looks