Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 380

380 A Tiny Dream of Hope

(Winona)

Henry's soft whimpers stir me from my thoughts, anchoring me back to the present. The kids will be almost finished with their chores.

I cross the room to his crib, our walk-in wardrobe converted into a makeshift nursery, and lean over to scoop him up. waving aimlessly in the air.

His little face scrunches, his Darely opening as he lets out a sleepy cry, his tiny fists

"Hey, sweet boy," I murmur, pressing a kiss to his forehead as I cradle him close. His soft baby scent fills me, warm and comforting. I hold him tighter, feeling a surge of emotion rise inside me. Despite everything Henry's been through, he'

here, healthy and full of life, and I still find myself amazed by the strength this tiny boy has shown. Delivered by Caesarian at 25 weeks, he spent those first days so fragile, connected to machines and tubes. Maybe that's all I need, to get to that point in the gestation. But even that is a pipe dream. But I wonder how far along I am already?

kiss Henry on the cheek. He's fought to make it through each day. It's a miracle he's made it this far, à gift I never stop being grateful for. Despite all the unhinged things Ashlyn did to me, I thank her for her final gift. Before the end came, she wanted the best for her baby

She even asked me to adopt him before she went off that facility roof. I don't believe that was an accident. It just smacks of Judy's interference. Jayden cut Judy off to protect us all.

There are days here when I could believe that has really happened.

But in reality I know thinking she's not in our lives would be a fool's game to play.

I settle Henry on the changing table, unwrapping him from his blanket as he wriggles and squirms. His sleepy eyes blink up at me, he gives me a smile and I feel a rush of love, so strong it's almost overwhelming.

I never imagined I'd be so lucky as to be his mom, to share this life with Jayden and watch him grow. He may not have grown inside me but he's every bit as lodged in my heart as Abby.

That goes for Bobby and Sarah too. All my kids. Everyone of them I'll protect with everything I have.

"Let's get you cleaned up, hmm?" I whisper, unfastening his diaper with gentle hands.

around for a minute

inside me, to feel those tiny kicks. Just

should not

isn't Henry proof that

you, Henry," I whisper, smoothing a hand

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to the life growing inside me.

so far along I'd have to

the blanket to keep him snug, and we make our way out

chores, Bobby and Sarah carefully tidying up the kitchen after prepping vegetables for

their hard work, their

call out as

giving me a grin as

Bobby explains. "She peeled the carrots and took the peelings to the compost

three have earned some time at

get Abby," Bobby

walls. I think we can move in when Dad gets back from London. At

cool." He

as we all head

down to the swings, I pull out my phone and scroll through to Viktor's number. If there's anyone I can rely on for privacy and discretion, it's him. My

The call connects. "Hello."

Please don't tell Jayden I called,

and

"Can you talk?"

"Yes. Go ahead."

take a deep breath, choosing my words carefully. "I need... guidance. Discreetly. Would you know

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