Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 304

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.

him, fixing his collar. "It's just for today, bud. You're part of the wedding party,

I straighten up, giving him a smile. "Your nervous?" I ask

He shrugs. "A little."

meeting his eyes. "That makes

don't look nervous," Bobby says,

good kind of nervous. I'm nervous because today's a big day. But I know that at the end of it,

me, his

hair. "I know

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04 Our Forever

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

friend. My ride or die.

desperate times." Lance grins back

head 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 my side, waiting for

but they don't completely go away. The sea of faces

get away from the familiarity of expectation. I need to go to

staffers I need to meet and I'm more than nervous about it. I've spoken to Lance about my concerns and 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!

stress, it's been hard enough with family and work pressures. I'm not sure I can sell this as a good thing right now. I do think Winona needs a break from the pressures

you're still sure about dragging

be okay once we're there. "She'll be fine once we're there. A change of scenery

not 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

I can't tell if he's convinced or not, but I don't have time to dwell on

and there's the first glimpse of

sight of them,

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

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