Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

533 We Have A Winner

(Winona)

"To be fair," River says, "we didn't know why we were coming. Gus just said to meet some cool people."

"And hang out with some kids," Kit adds. "Mission accomplished."

I stiffen and I'm not sure whether to yell at Gus or just accept defeat.

"They're great!" Bobby exclaimed, looking up from the Switch. "Kit knows all the cool games. He's way better than you, Dad." "Thanks, son," Jayden mutters dryly.

"And River's an artist!" Abbey adds, holding up the sketch-a surprisingly detailed picture of Abbey wearing a glittery crown.

"It's beautiful!" I say, surprised.

"Thanks," River answers. "Your kids are pretty inspiring."

"They've been telling us all about their adventures in Europe," Kit looks genuinely amazed. "They've seen more of the world than we have. We love to travel. But funds are an issue. We find private gigs more profitable than formal teaching jobs. And less... regimented." "With all due respect, you might not be ready for the chaos these four cause."

River nods. "I come from a big family. Seven siblings. And Kit here has five. We thrive on chaos."

"Big families," Gus said with a wink. "Perfect for this one."

I'm not going to be swayed that easily. "Plus, Jayden and I have very busy lifestyles. It would need to be live-in the vast majority of the time... We can't have anyone who is going to jet across the world in twelve-months time."

"We don't have any other ties right now. Live in would be preferable," Kit adds.

from us travelling with you at times?" River adds. "We get to travel and

a whole lot of

hip. "Come on,

that..." Jayden says with mock

and grins. "What's he

The kids all giggle.

moment like that with Gus. They've never done

approaches me. "You've got to admit, they feel like a fit," he

"Alright.

into the kitchen to chat with Kit and River, I can't help but think Gus might've actually nailed it. "So you're both used to big, busy

to run a summer camp

They're weird in the best way. And they're brutally honest, which keeps you humble. We can email our portfolios, credit and

address down and hand it to River. I glance at Jayden, who's clearly weighing everything

"Bobby's into gaming as you've already seen, landscaping, gardening and his cat. Abbey loves crafting, being adventurous, cooking and Sarah? Well... Sarah's Sarah. She wants a pony

in cyber-safety too, especially concerning

grins. "Crafting? Perfect.

about a million

storytelling. It really helps kids identify what's going on inside them. I used to run

for dealing with

has trauma-based counselling qualifications focused on foster kids. She worked with me and my kids. Bobby and Sarah in particular. We've adopted them." River's eyes widen. "That's so cool. I want to extend my qualifications too.

puts her pen and pad on the table. "Why

I exchange a glance. That's the thumbs-up

nannying?" I