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.

her voice small but sure. "Can I call

sure can, Sweetie." Tears roll down

stands beside him,

see the emotion in his eyes. He takes the pen,

Jayden and I sigh below their

his eyes full of

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You're stuck with us now." I grin, trying

more than any kid should have to deal with, and now, finally, we

wraps his arms around both of us, Sarah joining in as we all hold on tight. This is our moment. This is the family

steps forward with a warm smile, gathering up

rushes forward. "Yay you are

a forced hug as Abby launches at him. Then Sarah is dancing around with her

stops and looks serious. I'm starving, can we

from my face. "Yes, sweet girl, we

around my waist as we all start to move toward

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

as Jayden kneels down to their level, his hands on their

vow to always be there for you. To protect you. To make sure you never have to go through anything like you've been through again."

Sarah throws her arms around Jayden's neck,

fist bumps him. "Thanks,

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

emotion wash over Jayden.

he whispers, his voice thick