Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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387 The Tangled Web I Weave (Winona)

The morning air is warm, streaming through the cottage windows and casting a soft glow on the open plan kitchen and living area. I've just settled Henry on a blanket on the floor, watching as he kicks his little legs and grabs at the toys suspended on the frame above him. I was going to wait for our first night here with Jayden. But seeing as he'll be delayed and the kids pleading got the better of me, we stayed here last night. I don't think I've slept so well since I left the USA.

The kids are running outside, their laughter carrying in on the breeze. Bobby's voice is louder, guiding Sarah and Abby as they try to lure the kitten into the garden for its morning romp.

My phone buzzes in my pocket, and Lisa's name pops up. I answer quickly, holding my voice steady as I watch Henry wave his fists around, his face scrunched in concentration. "Hey, Lisa," I say.

"So, guess what? I've booked my ticket. I'll be there in two days."

Relief floods through me. "Oh, thank god. I really need you here, Lisa."

"I figured as much. And besides, I need to see all this European mansion business up close. How are you holding up?"

I exhale, glancing over at Henry who's still chattering to himself. "It's been a lot. I mean, the kids have been great. The cottage is coming together. But everything else is... complicated."

Lisa's tone softens, though I can hear the spark of curiosity she's barely holding back. "You mean baby complicated?"

"Yes," I say quietly, my gaze drifting over to the kids as they dash by the open door, laughing. "Klara came by yesterday. She's actually... she's Viktor's mother, she's fully trained as a midwife. She also uses organic and holistic natural methods. She works locally as a doula." "Oh?" Lisa's interest piques. "Sounds like the universe sent you exactly what you need."

"She brought a blood test kit, just a simple prick on the finger, but it... it

You're really pregnant

my shoulders. "But Lisa, please... it needs to stay quiet for

a pause, and I can almost hear her mind whirring.

questions before I get a chance to tell Jayden or even know myself.

serious really. Lance is allergic to commitment. But still, I'm not sure how Lisa would take the

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the fear rising in my throat "Yes. I'm waiting on blood test results that will also give me an idea of how far along I am. Once I know... I'll have a better idea if it's Jayden's." "Understood," she replies, her voice steady with reassurance. "I'll keep this zipped tighter than Fort Knox. And as soon as I'm there, you'll have someone to

faint smile pulls at my lips. "Thank you, Lisa. I can't tell you how much

lying to her too, even if by

to see him grasping for a toy just out of reach. I lean over, nudging it closer, and he gives a delighted squeal, waving it around as if he's conquered some great quest. "Henry sounds happy," Lisa says,

a bedroom for you here yet. But you can

going to feel

laugh. "I bet

softens.

my tone steady. "But the worry of losing this baby is

"What did Klara say?"

can do everything we can medically and alternate methods and hope

to give this baby

"Sounds like good advice."

a blessing and a