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.

out strained, but I force a

his bag down.

in London. He's had delays there. But tomorrow he says definitely. Even if just

him I'm here. It'll be a surprise. Where's

go into the open-plan area

grabs my hand, her voice dropping to a whisper.

test results

mix of surprise and cautious optimism. "Three

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nod. "Yeah. Strong possibility. But I can't tell Jayden yet, not without the DNA results. I don't want to jump to conclusions and

hand, her voice gentle but firm. "Look, I know this feels like the end of the world, but you can't spiral into what-ifs. That baby inside you needs you focused and calm. Whatever happens, you're strong enough to handle it." "Klara told me the same thing. And she's right. I need to focus on the baby, on staying healthy. There's still the best chance that

So don't let this take over everything. You're doing the right thing by waiting for the DNA

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

never break a

can't risk Jayden finding out before I tell

settle a bit, Lance strolls back in from

onto the sofa across from us with a grin, "how's

trying to mask the discomfort simmering inside me. "It's been... an adjustment, for sure. I'll

wait. Is it okay if I stay

to share again so you're welcome in either place." "I'm not sure I want the thumping of the bedsprings to keep me awake when Jayden gets back."

but my mind is already racing back to the blood test, to the looming DNA results. I shift in my

eyes, looking between me and Lisa. "Alright, what's going on? Something feels... off. No one ever not laughs at my jokes. I'm

as funny as you like

"Bullshit. You know it."

been hectic this week. You are still the

has beers in the fridge." Lance says as he heads

but you'll find plenty in the estate kitchen when we go

there now. Man's