Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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402 A Plan Comes Together (Winona)

I'm pacing the family room at the cottage, running through all the last-minute details in my head before Jayden comes home. The kids are excited, and the whole place is buzzing with energy.

Even shy, reserved Sarah has been talking a mile a minute, making sure I know she has 'a million billion things' to tell her dad when he gets here. You and me both, kiddo.

Lisa plops down onto the sofa, a mischievous grin playing at her lips. "You know," she starts, "instead of drowning Jayden in chaos the moment he walks through the door, maybe you two should have some alone time. The kids will be fine with me for a couple of hours." I give her a skeptical look. "The kids are dying to see him. We're a family-this reunion shouldn't be just about me and Jayden."

"There wouldn't be kids without you and Jayden, would there. Of course it's about you and him first."

"I'd feel selfish."

Lisa rolls her eyes, but it's all in good humor. "Yeah, yeah, family bonding is important and all that. But let's be real, you and Jayden need some time to breathe. To, you know, talk about things. I'll take the kids out to Walibi Belgium for the evening. Matteo said it's so much fun."

"Walibi Belgium?" I echo, surprised. "You really think the kids can handle that excitement right now?"

"I'm not sure Walibi can handle those kids right now. Besides, offering an ice cream cone ain't gonna cut it."

right about that. They

smirks. "Come on, they'll love it. I've already checked, and it's open late tonight. We'll ride some roller coasters, eat too much cotton candy, and have

there, busy. You'll need eyes in the

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make sense. Klara's words echo in my head-about finding inner calm, about keeping stress at bay for the baby's sake. Maybe a quiet dinner with Jayden is exactly what I need. A chance to tell him the news in a calm, intimate setting and work through how we'll

together.

say slowly, feeling a sense of relief at the idea. "A couple of

full of good ideas." She leans forward, lowering her voice. "By the way, you haven't talked about not knowing, and I know you

"Relax, Winona. You never actually told me. I just guessed.

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but smile. "You know

great news, you know. And keeping the whole paternity scare part to yourself, that's your plan, yes? No need to open that can

you think Lance will turn up here in the next

The guy's been off the radar since he went out with Sofia last night. He did text me this morning saying Europe's nightlife is 'off the chain.' He'll probably turn up tomorrow. But I will message him to stay at the estate if

babe. Now, go plan a romantic dinner for your man. Light some candles, cook his favorite meal... make it special. You

me and saying tell dad they'll see him soon. Lisa follows quickly with

few staff I kept

N think of a creamy garlic chicken with herbs and roasted vegetables, the kind