Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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393 Confrontation at the Cottage

393 Confrontation at the Cottage (Winona)

I'm tidying up the cottage, trying to distract myself from the waiting game, when I hear footsteps approaching. I turn to see Lance leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed. I raise an eyebrow, surprised to see him here without Lisa. "Lance?" I say, "What's up? I thought you'd be sleeping.

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He shrugs, pushing off the door and strolling over with that half-grin of his. "Figured we could catch up... without Lisa."

His tone has an edge to it, and something in his gaze tells me this isn't just a casual visit. I feel a little spark of dread ignite in my stomach.

"Alone? Why?" I ask, folding my arms, though I already have a feeling where this might be going.

"Cut the act, Winona," he says, dropping onto the couch across from me. "I wasn't actually using the bathroom earlier. I was... listening."

My stomach flips, and I try to keep my face neutral, but I know I'm a terrible liar. I should've known Lance would catch on; he's known me too long. "Listening to what, exactly?" I say, feigning innocence.

He tilts his head, giving me that look that says he knows he's got me cornered. "Oh, I don't know. Just a few words here and there-like 'timing' and 'three months.' Then, the guilty looks between you and Lisa. Took about two seconds to put it all together. You're pregnant?"

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groan, slumping into the armchair. "I... it's not... Lance, this is complicated."

"I get that," he says, his tone surprisingly soft. "Look, I'm not here to judge. But this could be a problem. For me and Jayden. I mean, he's my best friend."

have thought of that back when you made the suggestion to me," I

me. "So... there's a chance that it could

feeling the sting of reality hit harder as I say it out loud. "Yes.a very slight chance only, and I'm

sharply. "Wow. I mean... we all knew the hall pass week was just supposed to be fun, right? No

happen. But it has. Regardless of stupid decisions adults make, it isn't the baby's fault. I have enough on my plate trying to stay pregnant without worrying about men's egos." The words

eyes narrowing. "If, by that very slight chance... it's mine... you know I'm not up for being a father. I

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truth. I'm not going to lie to him about this, Lance. I won't do to him what's been done to him his whole

whole 'honesty is the best policy' thing, but maybe-just maybe there's a way to handle this

start my baby's life like that. If you can't face up to responsibility and joy of fatherhood, then the baby will know his biological father was a selfish

"Winona, you're killing me here. This whole situation...

baby knows love and

guys."

and for the first time, I see a flicker of understanding-and maybe a little respect. You're not playing

"

I say, and I feel a strange surge of confidence. "The chances of losing the baby are way higher than it surviving. I'm not going

all in real time. "Alright. I get it. But I really hope Jayden never finds out

now.

not telling him who I had sex with hall pass week. Maybe one day I will. But preserving this pregnancy as viable is the most important thing to me, right "He will never hear it from me. He's the best friend I have, then

other way around. Remember that. And if the

are

days. In the meantime we have to not

not as strong as he likes to act. And