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.

comes out strained, but I force a smile. "Wow.

bag down. "Thought I'd

says definitely. Even if just for a night. Things really blew up

tell him I'm here. It'll be

go into the

hand, her voice

blood test results came back. I'm

surprise and cautious

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I can't tell Jayden yet, not without the DNA results. I don't want to jump to conclusions and

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 Jayden is

You're doing the right thing by waiting for the DNA test. Two days isn't

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

never break

I can't risk Jayden finding

a bit, Lance

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

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

wait. Is it okay if I stay there as

have a spare room here 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 me awake when Jayden

the blood test, to the looming DNA results. I

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

as funny as you like

"Bullshit. You know it."

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

the fridge." Lance

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

there