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.

strained, but I force a smile.

shrugs, setting his bag down. "Thought

Even if

It'll be

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

sit, Lisa grabs my hand, her voice dropping

glance at the doorway, then back at Lisa. "The blood test results came back. I'm

surprise and cautious

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not without the DNA results.

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

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

shaky breath, nodding. "Yeah.

never break a

I can't risk Jayden finding

settle a bit,

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

"It's been... an adjustment, for sure. I'll give you a tour of the estate soon.

can't wait. Is it okay if I stay

now, the girls wanted to share again so you're welcome in either place." "I'm not sure I want the thumping of the bedsprings to keep

racing back to the blood test, to the looming DNA results. I shift in my seat, my leg bouncing nervously. Lance's gaze

me and Lisa. "Alright, what's going on? Something feels... off. No one ever not

as funny as you like to think," Lisa

"Bullshit. You know it."

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

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

but you'll find plenty in

head there now.