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."

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

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

I say it out loud. "Yes.a very slight chance only, and I'm waiting on the DNA test to confirm. But I haven't told Jayden yet. I

over his face, exhaling sharply. "Wow. I mean... we all knew the hall pass week was just supposed to be fun, right? No strings, no mess. No telling what went down with whom.

the baby's fault. I have enough on my plate trying to stay pregnant without worrying about men's egos." The words come out easy and I realize I've just gone

know I'm not up for being a father. I mean it could just be Jayden's anyway I'd never

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my head. "Jayden deserves the truth. I'm not going to lie to him about this, Lance. I won't do to him what's been done to

policy' thing, but maybe-just maybe there's a way to handle this without blowing up your whole life,

won't start my baby's life like that. If you can't face up to responsibility and joy of fatherhood,

into his hands. "Winona, you're killing me here. This whole situation... it's a disaster.

I have to make sure this baby knows love and truth, no matter who the father is. And if Jayden, or you, can't handle that,

guys."

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

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almost like he's processing it all in real time. "Alright. I get it.

now.

Jayden is the father, I'm 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 you and Lisa. I came close enough with Ashlyn to ruining that.

the other way around. Remember that. And if the time comes, you better be telling Jayden

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we have to not show Jayden

think this through. Jayden... he's not as strong as he likes to act. And I'm not saying you should lie, but... just be