Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

498 Facing Reality

(Jayden)

I sink into the chair beside Lisa and Cass, once I've signed the permission forms, my elbows on my knees and my face in my hands.

The adrenaline from holding it together for Winona is wearing off, leaving me raw and exposed. My whole body is tight, and the silence is suffocating.

But I have no clue what to say to them. I don't want to make promises I may not be able to keep.

Cass is the first to break it. "She's tough," she says, her voice firm but shaking at the edges. "Winona doesn't quit. She's been through worse and come out swinging. She'll get through this."

I look up at her, appreciating the confidence she's trying to project. "I want to believe that," I say quietly. "But seeing her like that..." I trail off, unable to finish the thought.

Cass sits forward, her hands clasped tightly in front of her. "Do you think she knew?" she asks softly.

I frown. "Knew what?"

"The baby... was...gone," Cass says, her voice barely above a whisper. "She seemed so... hopeful this morning. Like she was planning for the future."

"She definitely knew in the shower."

"I just hope she, I hope she wants to pull through this."

"She does have four kids, she won't give up on them," I snap before I can stop myself.

Lisa glares at me. "Hey, don't snap at her. We're all just trying to process this, same as you."

take a deep breath, pinching the bridge of my nose. "Fuck. I'm sorry, Cass.

nods. "It's cool, Bro. I get

this waiting. My head is pounding and I feel so ill," Lisa says. "Why? Why couldn't this just be a happy ending for

Henry does, to roll her eyes when I

"I know exactly how

over, placing a hand on my arm. "We're not alone in this, Jayden, Lisa. Whatever happens, we're here for

to update Viktor and Nexus Global team. And Klara." I stand, my legs feeling

call Viktor. He can do the rest," Cass

want to have it all together but my brain is like jello." I uncover my face. Every art of me is consumed with how Winona is faring in the operating theater. Cass stands up. "I

the kids know anything?" Lisa asks suddenly, breaking the silence. "About Winona being

I reply. "We decided not to tell

the right

might happen. But that doesn't make

for this, surely," Lisa says. "Parenting has never been for me, but I can still imagine how much this must hurt. I'm

her through this.

"Son?" Lisa stares.

found out via the

Viktor's baby brother. I liked that name. We both did.

has a baby brother?" Cass asks with

is the

"Wow," Cass answers.

ticking by agonizingly slowly. "How long does surgery like

and every sound from the hallway makes my heart race, hoping and fearing it's news about Winona.

room opens,