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.

fixing his collar. "It's just for

convinced. I straighten up, giving him a smile. "Your

He shrugs. "A little."

down again, meeting his

don't look nervous," Bobby says, his brow

because today's a big day.

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 ladies

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

my friend, desperate times." Lance grins back and

standing in place, and the aisle lined with flowers.

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

I can't wait to get away from the familiarity of expectation. I need to go to Europe to run things before they can be successfully wrapped up with the

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

"Wait, she doesn't know?"

sure!

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

voice low. "So, you're still sure about

once we're there. "She'll be fine once we're there.

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 sees how good it'll be

convinced or not, but I don't have time to dwell on it. The music

doors open, and there's the first glimpse of Abby and

heart swells, my nerves pushed back by the sight of

has the biggest smile and she looks like a princess in her pink replica of Winona's dress. Sarah's dress is in the style of the

Anne looks proud, like she's got everything in control-because she