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.

My voice comes out strained, but I force

setting his bag down. "Thought I'd

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

tell him I'm here. It'll

the hall, second on the left." We go into the open-plan area and sit

we sit, Lisa grabs my hand, her voice dropping to a

the doorway, then back at Lisa. "The blood test results came

eyes widen, her expression a mix of surprise and cautious optimism. "Three months? So...

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the DNA

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

You're doing the right thing by waiting for

let out a shaky breath, nodding. "Yeah. Two days. Lance doesn't

never break

I can't risk Jayden finding

just as my thoughts start to settle a bit, Lance strolls back

he says, plopping himself onto the sofa across from us with a grin, "how's life treating you

a small, polite smile, trying 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

okay if I stay there

in either place." "I'm not sure I want the thumping

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

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

half as funny as you like to think," Lisa says

"Bullshit. You know it."

hectic this week. You are still the funniest person I

fridge." Lance says as he heads

yet, but you'll find plenty in

there now. Man's