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.

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

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

He shrugs. "A little."

down again, meeting his eyes. "That makes

You don't look nervous," Bobby says,

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

at me, his face serious. "You

his hair. "I know

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04 Our Forever

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hands, breaking the moment. "Alright, guys, let's

best friend. My ride or die. "Not

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

with flowers. I take my spot at the altar, standing there with Lance and Bobby at my side, waiting for

of faces of

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

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

"Wait, she doesn't know?"

sure!

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

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

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

maybe," Lance says, though his 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

I don't have time to

of Abby and Sarah,

heart swells, my nerves pushed back by the sight of

dress. Sarah's dress is in the style of the bridal attendants, and she looks so grown

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