Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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391 Guess Who?

(Winona)

Two more days. I can handle two days of this secret, can't I? Jayden is coming back tomorrow. He may have to head back soon but he'll be here when I find out. I can tell him in person at least.

My phone buzzes, jolting me back to the present. It's a message from Lisa.

Just landed! Can't wait to see you, girl!

Relief and a sliver of happiness wash over me. Lisa's here, my rock. I type back quickly, letting her know the driver will be waiting for her.

A short while later, the doorbell rings, and I hurry to open it. She bounds in, grinning, suitcases rolling

beside her.

"Well, this so-called cottage is huge! But what is that behemoth the car drove past?"

"That is Gus's estate. Gifted to him by the royal family of Brussels. I suspect they needed somewhere more maintenance free." I grin. "I am going to lo

staying there. Queen Lisa, if you please. Offfff with their heads!"

We both burst out laughing. She pulls me into a warm hug.

"Oh, I'm so glad you're here," I murmur, squeezing her back, the tension inside me loosening just a little.

As we step back, she glances over her shoulder. "Oh, by the way, guess who decided to hop on the flight at the last minute?"

"Huh?"

Lance steps through the door, his familiar grin in place. "Surprise!" he says, holding his arms open like he's expecting me to be thrilled. And of course he has no clue why I wouldn't be.

I

his bag down. "Thought I'd come annoy

tomorrow he says definitely. Even

It'll be a surprise.

left." We go into the open-plan area and

her voice dropping to a whisper.

blood test results came back. I'm around three months along."

her expression a mix of surprise and

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tell Jayden yet, not without the DNA

you focused and calm. Whatever happens, you're strong enough to

everything. You're doing the right thing by waiting for the

nodding. "Yeah. Two days. Lance doesn't know, does

break a

can't risk Jayden finding out before I

start to settle a bit, Lance strolls back in from

sofa across from us with a grin, "how's life treating you here in Brussels? It looks

to mask the discomfort simmering inside me. "It's been... an adjustment, for sure. I'll give you a tour of the estate soon. Your mind will boggle at the treasures in

okay

the girls wanted to share again so you're welcome in either place."

the blood test, to the looming DNA results. I shift in my seat, my leg bouncing nervously.

on? Something feels... off. No one ever not

as funny as you like to think," Lisa says

"Bullshit. You know it."

Lance. It's been hectic this week. You are still the

Lance says

any in here yet, but you'll find plenty in the estate kitchen when

more. I'll head there now. Man's not a