Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

492 Waking Up

(Winona)

The first thing I feel is exhaustion-a bone-deep, crushing weight that makes it nearly impossible to move. My body aches everywhere, like I've been run over by a truck. My head pounds, and my throat feels dry, but I force my eyes open, blinking against the soft light.

"Mommy?" A small voice breaks through the fog, hesitant but hopeful.

I blink again, and there she is. Abby, her little face framed by messy pigtails, her big blue eyes filled with worry. "Abby," I rasp, my voice barely audible.

Her face lights up, and she leans in close, clutching the edge of the bed. "You're awake!" she exclaims, her voice trembling with relief. "I missed you so much, Mommy!"

I try to lift my hand, but it feels like lead. Instead, I manage a weak smile. "I missed you too, sweetie," I whisper.

"Alright, sweetheart, let's give Mommy a little space," Anne's calm voice comes from somewhere nearby. "Glad you're back with us, Winona."

Abby shakes her head fiercely. "No! I want to stay with Mommy!"

"It's okay," I say softly, trying to reassure her. "I just need a little rest. I'll be here when you come back."

Abby hesitates, her lip trembling, but Anne gently takes her hand, coaxing her away. "Come on, let's give your brothers and sister some Mom time too. Then we can come see her after the doctors have checked her, ok?" I catch sight of Sarah and Bobby hovering near the end of the bed.

Sarah clutches her sketchpad, her expression anxious, while Bobby looks like he's trying to be brave. "Mom?" he asks, his voice low. "Are you okay?"

will be," I whisper, though my throat burns with

on mine. "We were really worried," she says quietly, her voice trembling. "But Dad let us

manage, my

Mommy some time to rest.

as I watch them go. They look so much older than

babbling happily. "Hey, sleepyhead," he says, his

in his arms, reaching for me, his little face

my hand just enough to brush against his chubby cheek. "Hi, my little man," I

Lisa appear next, their faces a mix of relief and concern. "Well, look who decided to join the land of the

though a

"I'll be back in a minute," he says, his voice

quiets

and Lisa. Cass pulls up a chair, her hand never leaving mine. "How are you feeling,

throat tightening. "And sore. But... the baby. I need to know if

frowns, exchanging a glance with Cass. "Maybe you should wait," she says carefully. "You

care," I cut her off, my voice trembling

"Okay," she says

expression guarded. "The doctors want you to rest a bit more first before an ultrasound," he

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need to know,

and he pulls up a chair beside me, taking my hand. "We tried using a Doppler the first