Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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379 Clarity in the Chaos

379 Clarity in the Chaos

(Winona)

Lisa picks up, her face flooding my screen. The worry on her face is evident, her eyes scanning mine.

"Winona! Did you do it? Did you take the test?" she asks.

I swallow, unable to find the

Words. With a shaky hand, I hold the test up to the screen, showing her the

two unmistakable lines, bold as anything.

It's confirmation of a reality I barely dared to believe possible,

Lisa's jaw drops. "No fucking way... You are pregnant?" Her voice softens with something between awe and disbelief.

I nod, feeling everything crash over me. "I can't believe it either, Lisa. It's all a blur. There's so much, too much."

Lisa's face lights up briefly, but then her expression shifts, her mind clearly racing. "This is... complicated?"

"Complicated," I repeat, the word tasting bitter on my tongue. "More than complicated, Lisa. This is... a disaster. What if..." My voice catches, but I force the words out. "What if it isn't Jayden's? Why does it even matter if I lose it anyway?"

Lisa takes a deep breath, nodding slowly, her gaze steady on mine. "Alright, first things first, Winona. Breathe. You've been through worse than this. We'll take it step by step, like always."

Her calm tone anchors me a little, and I let out a shaky breath, focusing on the logic she brings. "If only I knew what the first step is."

confirm the pregnancy and..." she hesitates, then pushes forward, "and a paternity

enormity of her suggestion. "A paternity test. So early?

was the father of Henry and not Lance? Ashlyn was barely pregnant. There are ways to do this from your blood

This is bigger than just me; it's about the family Jayden and I have built, the trust

murmur, pressing a hand over my stomach. "I know I have to know, but... what if it isn't his?" Her expression softens, and she shakes her head gently. "You can't go down that rabbit hole yet. Law of averages says Jayden is the father. And if that's true, then the

it's not..." I can barely bring myself to say

you are. Secondly, establish Jayden is the father with DNA/Thirdly, I'm getting on a plane to come help you

the relief so strong it brings

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course. You're my best friend. You're not doing this alone." Her voice is unwavering, like it's the most obvious

mind spinning with a mixture of gratitude and fear. "But what if... what if he asks about hall pass week, Lisa? What do I tell him? I don't even know what he'll think.

you don't have to tell

"We promised, no lies."

this baby is his, then he doesn't need to know about any other possibility. Not unless you want him to. There's no sense saying anything if

twist. But Lisa's right, I know she is. There's no point if it turns out to

enough to

not

the story, no questions needed.

her words is comforting, a stark contrast to the chaos in my mind. "You're right. I'll get the tests, keep calm, and

have answers. You need to get onto this right away." "I promise. I'll find a way to get

you trust

in London with

call him, you only need a name

I can and

replies, leaning closer to the screen. "And Winona, listen. You're going to get through this. No matter what the results