Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 382

382 Meeting Klara (Winona)

I wait inside the estate, trying to steady my nerves. Viktor's mother, Klara, is due any moment. From what Jayden's told me, she's not only a skilled midwife and herbalist, but the backbone of a massive family- twelve children, each with a distinct role on their farm To say I'm feeling completely useless and intimidated is an understatement.

But Klara lives a lifestyle I've longed for. I'm hoping to learn a lot from her.

Finally, a staff member enters the living area, guiding a tall, composed woman towards me. Klara has a face softly lined with experience.

Her hair tied back in a pony-tail, her expression warm yet focused. She's dressed in a floral cotton dress. Her small handbag seems more practical than stylish, but there's an aura about her-a quiet strength. "Klara, it's wonderful to meet you." I extend my hand, making sure not to give anything away to the staff member who brought her in. "I'm dying to pick your brains about wrangling these kids of mine." She takes my hand warmly, her grip both gentle and strong. "Nice to meet you, Winona," she says in a voice touched by a Hungarian accent. "Viktor has spoken highly of you and your family." "Thank you for coming by. Firstly, I wanted to show you the cottage I'm setting up for the family. I'm wanting to establish a kitchen garden. I'm so glad you could come and help me design it." I keep my tone casual.

Klara nods knowingly, her expression giving nothing away to the staff nearby. "Of course. Lead the way. A garden is a great way to engage children."

As we walk, we exchange small talk, keeping things light. I mention the size of the estate, and Klara hums in appreciation.

"It is a beautiful place, but beauty alone does not make a home, hmm?" She glances at me with a little

smile.

"Exactly," I agree, surprised by how easily she seems to understand. "That's why I'm looking forward to moving into the cottage with the kids." "It sounds perfect."

we're in now. But I think a palace is understated compared to that." She smiles. "I think it's not the size, no?

cottage feels like a family home albeit a very large one, but the estate feels like a

I think you say, bull in

that. I can only imagine Henry when he is on the move. Jayden says you

was not easy, but there is strength in numbers," she says with

1/2

are all adults now.

amazing. I want to

makes it feel lived in. Klara walks in, glancing around with appreciation. "It is lovely,"

to the small living area, where we both settle in. "Would you like

should get to the real reason you're here. Sorry but I need to be sure of complete privacy. I'm not sure who I can trust here. Apart from Viktor, of course." "Winona," she begins gently, "I can assure you; you can trust

"I took a home pregnancy test. It came up positive, but

an understanding that surprises me. "I can do a blood

to face the truth this soon. "You... mean

It is not invasive, and we will know

gets out a lancet and

to take a deep breath. "I just, I mean, I didn't know

if you feel ready,