Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

426 Unbelievable News!

426 Unbelievable News!

(Jayden)

Winona stands in front of me, and my mind is still reeling from the shock. A baby. Our baby. It's hard to wrap my head around it, and I'm fighting through a storm of emotions: disbelief, fear, and the tiniest flicker of hope. "Twelve weeks," I say, my voice rough and unsteady. "How long have you actually known for sure?"

She takes a deep breath. "I did a test after you left for London. Look, obviously you aren't the first to know. Viktor helped and then Klara. Lisa knew, and Lance overheard us talking about it."

"Fuck Half the world knew before me. Have you suspected before now?"

"Because I needed to be sure," she repeats. "I needed to know everything before I told you, and I didn't want to do that over the phone. Then you and Lance kind of derailed that."

"That alone could have brought on a miscarriage. How are you feeling?" I ask, desperation and worry bubbling up. "Are you okay? Shit."

"I'm okay. Klara's been a huge help, making sure I stay calm and monitoring my blood pressure. I've booked appointments with doctors here, and they're aware of my history, but... I wonder if I need my own medical team back home." The gravity of the situation settles over me, and I'm hit with a wave of fear. "God, what if... what if something happens to you or the baby."

She steps closer, placing a hand on my arm. "I'm scared too," she admits. "But we have to focus on what we can control. Stress management, staying calm, and taking it one day at a time. That's all we can do."

I ask, and there's an edge of

says softly. "I never did suspect anything

joked about that with Lisa on the phone and she told me just to do a home test to put my mind at ease. That was positive but I still thought there could be

good

He has to

But it does prove how much he

either, then Lance guessed from hearing Lisa and I talking... then you came back, saw him first and well... I

so... complicated. That's why I knew I needed all the information for you. Because

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told you and you thought you may not be the father, I wasn't sure I could handle that.

looks down, guilt flashing across her face. "I didn't want to believe it at first," she says. "I was scared Scared of hoping, terrified of losing

was blank. I just wanted to hurt him. I still can't forgive him taking advantage of you like that. Betraying

fill with tears. "I wish hall pass week hadn't happened. But we can't

now?" I ask, desperation seeping into my voice. "How do we protect you and

determination shining through her fear. "We stick to the separation plan," she says. "We keep up the pretense to keep Judy at bay. But we support each other behind the scenes. / focus on the baby's health and you and Viktor gather evidence against Judy." I exhale, trying to steady my racing heart. "I'll do whatever it takes," I promise. "Even if it means pretending to be

really miss what we