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."

when you made the suggestion to me,"

a chance that it could

"Yes.a very slight chance only, and I'm

all knew the hall pass week was just supposed to be fun, right?

firm, "was never supposed to happen. But it has. Regardless of stupid decisions adults make, it isn't the baby's fault. I have enough on my plate trying

by that very slight chance... it's mine... you know I'm not up for being a father. I mean it could just be Jayden's

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going to lie to him about this, Lance. I won't do to him

leans back, looking almost stunned by my resolve. "Look, I get the whole 'honesty is the best policy' thing, but maybe-just maybe there's a way to handle this without blowing up your

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

sighs, dropping his head into his hands. "Winona, you're killing me here. This whole

there's a life involved. I have to make sure this baby knows love and truth, no

guys."

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

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chances of losing the baby are way higher

time. "Alright. I get it.

now.

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

compare me with Ashlyn. You approached me. Not the other way around. Remember that. And if the time

"When are the

the meantime we have to

promise me, Winona, that you'll think this through. Jayden... he's not as strong as he likes to act. And I'm not