Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

441 Quiet Hopes and Hidden Plans

(Winona)

I type out the message carefully, pausing after each sentence to make sure I haven't missed anything. This appointment has to be airtight in terms of confidentiality-no chance of anyone finding out what it's really about.

W: Hi, I'd like to confirm an ultrasound appointment. Discretion is critical. Can you ensure my records are sealed and only accessible to me and the attending physician?

The response comes quickly, and I feel a flicker of relief.

Clinic: Of course, Mrs. Brennan. Your privacy is our utmost priority. We have a slot available tomorrow at 10 a.m. Will that work for you?

W: Perfect. Thank you.

I sit back and stare at the phone, the screen glowing in the soft afternoon light streaming through the cottage window. Tomorrow. Tomorrow, I'll hear the baby's heartbeat. And if everything's okay. If.

I type another message, this time to Jayden.

W: Scan is tomorrow. 10am. U think u can pull off the magic plan?

His reply comes a few minutes later, as calm and collected.

J: Already in motion. Don't worry.

I let out a breath, clutching the phone to my chest for a moment. He makes it sound so easy, like coordinating an undercover ultrasound appointment while dodging Judy's watchful eyes is just another day at the office.

after lunch. "Just a heads-up," I say casually. "I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. I'll need you all to get the kids' morning routine done before school, please." "Yes, of course. No problem. You

one who's been

laugh.

slightly with concern. "We'll miss you. Are you sure you're okay?

and PCOS. Stress doesn't help. Been having a lot of pain lately, and I don't

her face kind but professional. "We'll keep things running

be back by lunch. Afterward, I'll set a firm date for

The fresh air is crisp and soothing, carrying the faint scent of flowers and damp earth. This

crouch by the rosemary

fragrant leaves. The irony isn't lost. on me-Jayden and I always seem to achieve more and get along better when we're just friends. We started as friends, and I know, no matter what, we'll always

because of the kids.

I don't know

now. And for as long as I do, I'll give them all the love I

of losing this baby-of having to say goodbye before I even get to say hello-sends a pang through me. I close my eyes and take a deep breath, letting the cool air

automatically while my mind drifts. Tomorrow is a big day. The scan

Real and scary.

shove it away just as quickly. Jayden said he'd handle it,

it's ours. And even though our relationship is a complicated, tangled mess, Jayden deserves to

it'll also set the clock ticking on our departure. The thought of leaving Brussels, of uprooting the kids yet again,

resting my elbows

to go. I've grown to love it here, even with all the

in the picture, not with the risks we're

brush the dirt off my hands, resolving to make the most of the time we have left here. For the kids, for myself, for this