Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

442 A Welcome Beat

(Winona)

I pull my coat tighter around me as I step into the clinic. The receptionist greets me with a polite nod. Her European accent is soft and welcoming.

I manage a small smile, keeping my face calm even though my heart feels like it's going to break out of my chest.

Trying to be calm is pretty impossible right now.

Everything about this appointment feels monumental. Not just the ultrasound, but what it means. Jayden will be here.

Secretly.

I need him to be here, but I don't know what it means as far as our marriage goes.

There's an emotional gap that will remain until we get past what happened after he attacked Lance. We've pinned it for now. More Barnaby advice.

The receptionist directs me down a hallway, and I follow her to the waiting room. The clinic is quiet, secluded-perfect for what we need.

I sit down, clutching my bag. Jayden isn't here yet, but I know he'll find a way. That's who he is lately. A man who delivers. Even when I've shattered his trust. Even when he may not want to look at me.

Even when I don't want to look at myself. I just thank God this baby is his because anything else would have meant the end for us. Considering my stupid mistakes, I got out of this better than it could have been.

could say the same for Lance. I have to speak with him and take my part in all of this. He

guides me into the examination room. The setup is modern but understated-no flashy equipment,

in crisp English. "Dr. Klein will be here

was wrong? How do we even begin to rebuild after everything? But right now, I have to let that worry go and focus on why I'm here

best I can and to get Judy out of our lives for good. But for good seems impossible.

a gray sweater, his hair slightly tousled from the brisk Brussels air. He's always been striking, but

read it. Getting our emotions tangled

say softly. "You

closing the door behind him. "Hey. I did. How are

don't hug or kiss. The air between

nervous," I add, my voice barely above

beside the bed, his arms crossed. His gaze lingers on me,

a tall man with salt-and-pepper hair and a warm demeanor. He introduces himself, his accent Germanic but

at how everything's progressing," he

Jayden, then

Klein explains the procedure as the nurse helps me lie back and prepare. I try to focus on his words,

The screen flickers to life, and I hold my breath. Jayden steps closer, his

says, a

room fills with the steady, rhythmic sound

at the screen, his jaw clenched, but his eyes... They're also full of something I've been trying

our baby," he says, his voice breaking