Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

Chapter 520

520 A Cry in the Dark

(Winona)

The soft cry of a baby envelopes me.

At first, it's faint, like it's coming from another room. Then it grows louder, more insistent. I'm fumbling, trying to pinpoint the direction, but I can't find it. My hands press against empty air, the cries getting louder. I'm coming, baby. I'm coming.

I wake with a gasp, my chest so tight I can't draw a breath back in. My hands grip the sheets. It's like I've been running. But I'm in bed. My bed.

I look over and see Jayden isn't beside me. But bright sun is coming through the window. I must have slept late.

The room is still. I finally suck a breath into my lungs.

No baby crying. No baby to find. No baby.

The realization twists. I sit up, forcing myself to breathe slowly, deliberately. "It's just a dream," I whisper, running a hand through my hair. "Just a stupid dream."

***

After dressing in a loose shirt and jeans, I decide to head downstairs. The scent of coffee and toast wafts up, warm and inviting. I can hear the kids' chatter and the scrape of chairs against the kitchen floor.

I put the fear from the dream to the side. I can do this. It's a dream. I'm okay.

I reach the top of the stairs, gripping the handrail, but suddenly my chest tightens all over again. My breathing becomes shallow, my vision narrowing as the world tilts slightly.

I step back from the top step and hold onto the wall. It's been a while since I had a panic attack.

"No," I mutter, leaning on the wall with both hands. "Not now."

My legs are jello. Every logical part of my brain tells me to just take a step, but I can't. My body refuses to move.

"Winona?"

I look around.

is halfway up the stairs, a breakfast tray in her

say quickly, though my voice trembles. "I'm

her hand steady on my arm. "Okay, no big deal. Let's just stay here

want to stay

says firmly. "One step at a time, with me. Come on. We got this. Don't look down. Just

solid and reassuring. By the time we reach the bottom, I'm both relieved and

Your body's catching up to your brain.

have to work

dining room. I'll grab that tray

Lisa. I don't know

you don't have to

***

on about their plans for the day, blissfully unaware of my earlier struggle. I chatter with them and eat some warm toast and butter. This sure

with

Instead, I'm dreaming about crying babies and can't

we go now?"

clean your teeth and make sure your rooms are done,"

"Yes, Dad. We know."

"Okay then."

check under your beds,"

give

let's take a real expert in low

"Henry, let's

his hands as they leave the

hand lightly

up?" he asks

"Nothing. I'm okay."

That includes things you think I don't need to

damn

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