Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 307

307 The First Dance

(Winona)

The soft hum of chatter and laughter fills the grand ballroom, but all I can focus on is Jayden's hand resting on my waist as we stand in the middle of the dance floor.

The lights are dim, casting a warm glow over everything, and the music begins to swell as the DJ starts our first dance.

Jayden's eyes lock onto mine, a soft smile tugging at his lips as he pulls me close. "You ready for this, Mrs. Brennan?"

I can't help but grin. I've never been more ready."

e have-

We start to move together, slow and easy, like we've done this a million times before. In a way, we through all the ups and downs, through the chaos and the heartbreak. But this time, it's different. This time, it's perfect.

The world around us fades, the guests disappearing from my mind as I rest my head against Jayden's chest, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat under my cheek. His arms tighten around me, pulling me closer, and I let out a contented sigh.

"We did it," he whispers into my ear, his breath warm against my skin. "We're here. Finally."

I lift my head to look at him, my heart swelling with the truth of his words. "Yeah," I say softly, my voice thick with emotion. "We really are."

The kids are officially ours. Bobby, Sarah, they're our family now, by law. I don't think I've ever felt this much peace in my entire life. It's like everything has finally fallen into place.

scares. But she's going strong right now. A baby

family in the most perfect way. And we

tear up. "This feels right, doesn't it?

in my chest.

mine in a soft, lingering kiss: When he pulls back, he tilts his head slightly, his brow furrowing just a bit.

laugh softly, shaking

something from me, he says, raising

my smile, but I know I can't keep it from him any longer, "Okay, I do have

surprise for you."

eyes light up, his curiosity

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bubbling up inside me. "Henry is allowed

freezes for a second, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Wait...

"I talked to the doctors earlier today. He's doing great. All his tests came back perfect, and he's feeding so well. He'll be able to come home." Jayden's expression softens, and for a moment, he looks like he's trying to process it all. "Henry's coming home?" His voice is quiet,

I

my arms around his neck. "He's coming home,

into a tight hug, lifting me off the ground slightly as he spins us around. I laugh, holding onto him, feeling the sheer joy radiating off of

home."

still smiling as I pull back just enough

to him. "Do we have everything we need? I mean, I know we've been preparing, but do