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

down. "Thought I'd come

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

him I'm here. It'll

on the left." We go into the

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

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

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

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

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.

take over everything. You're doing the right thing

breath, nodding. "Yeah. Two days.

never break

can't risk Jayden finding out before

my thoughts start to settle a bit, Lance strolls back in from the

across from us with a grin, "how's life treating you

"It's been... an adjustment, for

it okay if I stay there as

again so you're welcome in either place."

to

and Lisa. "Alright, what's going on? Something

you like to think,"

"Bullshit. You know it."

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

the fridge." Lance says as he heads over to the

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

I'll head there