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

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

He shrugs. "A little."

down again, meeting his eyes.

You don't look nervous," Bobby says,

I'm nervous because today's a big

up at me, his face serious. "You

his hair. "I know

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305 A Perfect Walk

04 Our Forever

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"Alright, guys, let's not keep the

My ride or die. "Not usually

times, my friend, desperate times." Lance grins back

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

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

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

be going over there and proving myself. I'm not sure I'm up to it and I'm not

"Wait, she doesn't know?"

sure!

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

"So, you're still sure about dragging everyone to

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

tone isn't exactly full of confidence. "But just... keep it real. Europe's a whole different beast, especially 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. I need this. And I know she'll come around. Once she sees how good it'll be

if he's convinced or not, but I don't have

the first glimpse of Abby and

swells, my nerves pushed back by the sight of them, carefree and happy, doing their

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 looks so grown up and proud.

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