Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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306 The Adoption (Winona)

As we walk back down the aisle, hand in hand, I feel a sense of calm wash over me. Everything feels perfect-the ceremony, Jayden, the kids. This is exactly how I imagined it should be.

But as we step into the side room, away from the guests, there's still one more moment that I've been waiting for. Jayden squeezes my hand, and we both turn to face Bobby, Sarah, and Abby, who are waiting with wide eyes. This isn't just about the two of us-it's about all of us.

The adoption paperwork is laid out on a small table, and the judge stands nearby, ready for the next part of the ceremony. I catch Bobby's eye, and he gives me a small, almost nervous smile.

Sarah's fidgeting with the hem of her dress, clearly excited but trying to stay

calm.

This is the moment we've all been waiting for-the one that makes us an official family.

Jayden steps forward, his voice soft but firm.

"Bobby, Sarah," he says, looking at them both with a serious expression, "you two have been through so much, and I want you to know that no matter what happens, you will always have a home with us. This is your family. And today, we make it official."

I nod, stepping up beside him. "We're not just signing papers. We're making a promise to you both. A promise that we'll always be here. No matter what." My voice catches for a moment, emotion tightening my throat. "You're ours now. Always."

Sarah is the first to step forward, her eyes wide as she glances at the papers on the table. Jayden kneels down to her level, offering her a pen. "You ready, kiddo?"

She nods quickly, her little fingers wrapping around the pen with determination. "I'm ready."

As she scribbles her name across the line, I can see the pride in her face, the sense of belonging that she's been searching for finally settling in.

When she finishes, she beams up at us, and I pull her into a tight hug. "I love you, Sarah," I whisper into her ear, feeling her arms squeeze me back.

she whispers, her voice small

Sweetie." Tears

a little more hesitant. Jayden stands beside him, giving him a gentle pat on the back. "You

takes the pen, his hand shaking

and I

eyes full of questions. "Does this mean... we're

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makes it official. You're stuck with us now." I grin, trying to lighten the moment, but the

a hug. Bobby's been through so much, more than any kid should have to deal

us, Sarah joining in as we all hold

steps forward with a warm smile, gathering

rushes forward. "Yay you are my real brother and

as Abby launches at him. Then Sarah is dancing

and looks serious. I'm

my face. "Yes, sweet girl, we can

slipping around my waist as we all start to move toward the ballroom for

he stops, turning to face Bobby and Sarah again. "I know we just signed a bunch of papers," he says, his voice thick with emotion, "but I want to make a vow to both of

as Jayden kneels down to their level, his

for you. To protect you. To make sure you never have to go through anything like you've been through again." His voice breaks slightly, but he keeps going, his

glistening in his eyes, and Sarah throws her arms around Jayden's neck, hugging him. tight. "We love you,

bumps him. "Thanks,

of those words. It's the first time they've called him that, and

emotion wash over Jayden.

too," he