Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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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."

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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.

A baby of our own we never thought possible. I always honored that I

in the most perfect way. And we have

me tear up. "This feels right, doesn't it? Us, the kids. Like this was always meant to

of his words settle deep in my chest. "It does. More than

against mine in a soft, lingering kiss: When he pulls back, he tilts his head slightly, his brow furrowing just a bit. "You've got that

laugh softly, shaking my head.

you're keeping something

smile, but I know I can't keep it from

surprise for you."

light up, his curiosity

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bubbling up inside me. "Henry is allowed to come home by the

freezes for a second, his eyes widening in

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

I

wrapping my arms around his neck.

breaks across his face, and he pulls me into a tight hug, lifting me off the ground slightly as he spins us around. I laugh, holding onto him, feeling

home."

back just enough to look at him. "He's really coming

eyes are shining, and I can see how much this means to him. "Do we have everything we need? I mean, I